Headline Debate Coming Soon — 5th January 2026 

For centuries, science has been built on testing theories against the real world. But today, from medical research to climate science and AI, many theories are increasingly tested through simulations rather than direct experiments.

Supporters argue that simulations accelerate discovery and open new possibilities. Critics warn that they rely on assumptions which may embed hidden biases and perspectives. Even landmark achievements – such as AlphaFold’s protein mapping or the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for AI-driven drug design – raise a crucial question: are we uncovering reality, or simply mirroring the logic of our models?

With global decisions, from healthcare to climate policy, increasingly shaped by simulations, the question has never been more urgent.

Are simulations revealing truth, or replacing it?

Full debate details and speakers to be announced soon.