The Marxism and Sciences journal held its Second International Symposium between september 1–6 in collaboration with tranzit .ro/cluj With participants from across the globe, the symposium brought together scientists, philosophers, academics, educators, researchers and students to facilitate the formation of an international knowledge network that addresses contemporary problems, connects global academic and artistic research with local grassroots activism, all the while giving special attention to the fragmentation of scientific fields, which hinders efforts to effectively conceptualise the present.