This article aims to seek the roots of ultraliberalism in the brasilian scientific policy and puts forward the contradictions and transformations the State and the brazilian society went through in the early 21st century. The article also depicts the evolution of the national public policies and their impact on the reinforcement of democracy – which has been halted by the political, economical and social crisis. The author highlights the urge to state a social pact in the country, a new societal vision with morals and dreams for a common future, and defends international agreements such as the 2030 Agenda as a possible starting point.