Abstract
In this paper I discuss the importance of bridging the gap between high school and university teachers and students, in order to increase through education their awareness of the dangers of populism in politics that has recently reached alarming proportions. Specific steps are outlined aimed at closing the gap between different age groups, with the goal of involving young people, their parents and ultimately all of society in a critical discussion and objective scientific analysis of the dangers of populism. It is argued that, through closer links among different education levels, we can counter the propagation of false and unsubstantiated claims made by powerful populist individuals, and thus build a more tolerant, safe and stable world.