Major scientific advances invite society to reflect collectively on the choices that will shape its future. As France launches its National Bioethics Consultation, Théâtre de la Concorde is opening a space for dialogue where citizens, researchers, doctors, philosophers, and artists can share their perspectives on issues that concern us all.
In 2026, the National Bioethics Consultation invites the people of France to debate the ethical issues raised by advances in medicine and research. These consultations bring essential questions to the fore: how do we define a person? What is consciousness? Where should we draw the line between life and death? These issues extend far beyond science alone and shape our vision of humanity. Conceived by Riposte Poétique, the Generous Bioethics Forum takes this reflection further through an open, participatory, and multidisciplinary format. Debates, dialogues, artistic contributions, and comments from the audience make up this day, designed as a space for discussion and collective reflection. Taking the issue of organ procurement from donors described as “deceased” as their starting point, Faroudja Hocini and Bruno Dallaporta offer an original exploration of consciousness, personhood, and living beings. Their approach invites us to compare viewpoints, question our assumptions, and foster public debate around these societal issues. Faroudja Hocini is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, philosopher, and associate researcher at the Chaire de philosophie at hôpital Sainte-Anne (GHU Paris Psychiatrie & Neurosciences). Bruno Dallaporta is a nephrologist at Fondation Santé des Étudiants de France, holds doctorates in science and ethics, and specializes in philosophy applied to healthcare.
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