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La fabuleuse histoire des sciences au Québec

( Season 1 )
Since 1923, the Association Francophone Pour le Savoir (Acfas) played a discreet but essential role in accompanying Quebec society throughout its scientific and social revolutions. In ten chapters and as many decades, we discover the major advances that left an indelible mark on science in Quebec.

Directed by: Michel Barbeau (Canada, 2022)

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9
Les années 2000 : quand recherche et militantisme se rencontrent !
Les années 2000 : quand recherche et militantisme se rencontrent !
The 2000s: as research meets activism!

When social science is no longer content to merely observe society but seeks to actively contribute to its evolution. Since the Quiet Revolution, activists and university researchers have worked hand in hand to question preconceived ideas, fight prejudice and encourage reflection.

Directed by: Michel Barbeau (Canada, 2022)
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10
Les années 2010 : le futur c'est maintenant !
Les années 2010 : le futur c'est maintenant !
The 2010s: the future is here and now!

At the crossroads between mathematics and computer science, artificial intelligence has become widely developed in Quebec. 2016 saw the inauguration of the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute (MILA). But what are the major ethical issues raised by this new science?

Directed by: Michel Barbeau (Canada, 2022)
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