Together with my colleagues Till Kössler and Robert Buch, I’ve organized a panel discussion on the cultural, political, social and philosophical implications of recent developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Under the title “Künstliche Intelligenz und das Ende des Menschen?” / “Artificial Intelligence and the End of Humanity?” we have invited
- Janina Loh (philosopher, Hochschulle Bonn-Rhein-Sieg)
- Manuela Lenzen (science journalist and author of “Der elektronische Spiegel. Menschliches Denken und künstliche Intelligenz“)
- Dirk Evers (theologian, Martin Luther University Halle)
- Mille Dalsgaard (artistic director, neues theater Halle)
to reflect on the broader significance of this technological shift, which is too often discussed only in terms of euphoric optimism or apocalyptic worries. How does our perspective on ‘humanity’ change against the background of the increasing prevalence of self-thinking machines? The discussion brings different voices
from culture and science into conversation with one another to develop a sharper perspective on what the future co-existence of man and machine might entail.
The discussion is organized in partnership between the Landeszentrale für politische Bildung Sachsen-Anhalt and the Landesforschungsschwerpunkt Aufklärung – Religion – Wissen. Moreover, it is part of the “Transformationslabor Hochschule” which is funded by the Stifterverband der deutschen Wissenschaft e.V.
The event will take place in the neue theater Halle on January 18, 2024 from 7:30 pm. Attendance is free and all are very welcome.
Theo Jung 