The Future of Digital Humanism: Towards a Critical Post-Post-Humanism?

This interdisciplinary session explored the conceptual future and practical direction of Digital Humanism in light of critical posthumanist, feminist, and STS perspectives. The panel brought together scholars to examine tensions between universalist humanist ideals and the need for situated, pluralist approaches to digital ethics and governance in the digital transformation.

Video of the event by the Council for Research and Technology Development

The panel discussion “Ethical Challenges in the Digital Age: A Call for Digital Humanism in Research and Technology Development” took place on January 21, 2020. Experts from various fields gathered to explore the ethical implications of digital transformation and the role of Digital Humanism in shaping responsible technological progress. Panelists: Prof. Dr. Markus Hengstschläger – … Read more

Lecture series “Foundations and Methods of Digital Humanism”

This lecture series aims to highlight the new movement of “Digital Humanism” and to link it closely with the existing traditions of research into the impact of digital technologies on society in various disciplines. The lecture series is therefore particularly concerned with the highly multidisciplinary character of digital humanism, which we facilitate through lectures on various theoretical approaches and research methods. This will enable students from all disciplines to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of digital technologies on society.