THE “INDICE” SALON. DISCUSSING “RACE”

Guido Barbujani, professor of Genetics University of Ferrara, author of "L'alba della storia. Una rivoluzione iniziata diecimila anni fa" (Laterza)

Armando Genazzani, professor of Pharmacology University of Turin

What does it mean to talk about “race” today? Geneticist Guido Barbujani, author of L’alba della storia, tackles one of the most complex and controversial issues, weaving together scientific evidence and historical perspective. In conversation with Armando Gennazzani, the event shows how modern genetics has dismantled the biological foundations of the concept of race, revealing instead the profound unity of the human species. And yet, the word still shapes language, identity and social dynamics. This dialogue invites us to rethink categories and narratives, and to see how science can help us move beyond stereotypes and discrimination—restoring dignity and complexity to the history of humanity.