Fals-Borda, Orlando2024-11-262024-11-261980Fals-Borda, O. (1980). Science and the Common People. Punta de Lanza Foundation, Bogota, Colombia.http://192.9.200.215:4000/handle/123456789/272The text critically examines the role of science in addressing societal challenges and its limitations within capitalist structures. It advocates for a reimagined approach to science that aligns with the needs of marginalized communities, bridging the gap between institutionalized knowledge and lived experiences. The document also discusses the implications of knowledge production for power dynamics, cultural context, and collective action.This document explores the interplay between people’s science, societal crises, and knowledge production. It delves into the moral, ideological, and structural breakdowns in contemporary scientific practices, proposing an approach to revalue and rearticulate repressed knowledges. The concept of “common science” or “popular science” is presented as a constructive alternative to dominant paradigms, emphasizing the integration of cultural, social, and practical dimensions into knowledge systems. Through critical analysis, it challenges established scientific norms and highlights the potential of grassroots knowledge for societal transformation.enPeople’s scienceSocial crisisKnowledge productionPopular scienceCultural contextScientific knowledgeSocietal impactRepressed knowledgeOther