Thursday lunch
In Thursday afternoon's programme, we had six presentations of individual research topics with a coffee break in between. The presentations were given by Joona Salminen, Tim Riggs, Panu-Matti Pöykkö, Hanne Appelqvist, Heikki Haara, and Aku Visala.
Attentive audience
After the papers, it was time for dinner. We then continued by discussing Risto Saarinen's book manuscript Recognition and Religion: A Historical and Systematic Study. A day before, on Wednesday 25 February, Saarinen had presented both the CoE and his own research topics at a meeting of The Philosophical Society of Finland in Helsinki.
Questions and comments
After the official proceedings of the first day, we continued our discussions in a more relaxed manner while enjoying some evening snacks, drinks, and good company.
Ring of Recognition
Returning to the big hall from Friday morning's breakfast gathering, we started the day by mapping and updating our overall timeline, listing various activities and events during the CoE period, most of which still remains in the future.
Discussion of book manuscript
We then divided into three groups in which various topics were discussed. These included academic research publications, popular writing and other forms of societal impact, and aspects of our research strategy.
After the final brainstorming sessions, we concluded by having lunch, and then proceeded to return to the world. Some of us came right back to the office, and prepared our proposals for the AAR Annual Meeting in Atlanta later this year.
