Vienna becomes the capital of digital humanism! Conference starts soon
Vienna becomes the capital of digital humanism! Conference starts soon
The first international conference for digital humanism will take place from May 26th to 28th, 2025 in the Vienna Museum Quartier. The aim of the conference is the detailed discussion about the digital transformation and its effects on a democratic-humanistic world view. Several well -known institutions, including the Association for the Promotion of Digital Humanism, the Technical University of Vienna and the City of Vienna, have come together as organizers to enable this event.
The focus of the conference focuses on central topics such as the influence of algorithmic systems on democratic processes as well as the ethical and legal framework for artificial intelligence (AI). The organizers want to offer concrete perspectives on action for politics, administration, research, economy and civil society in order to shape digitization in terms of responsibility and human rights. Vienna has long since positioned itself as a pioneer of ethically reflected digitization. In 2019, the Vienna Manifesto for Digital Humanism was initiated, which establishes a reference to ethical values and social issues in the digital world.digital humanism in the historical context
humanism has its roots in antiquity and promotes the independent process of thinking of the individual. The Socratics, which was shaped by Socrates and other philosophers, is in contrast to sophistics, which questions the basics of truth and knowledge. However, the idea of humanistic thinking is not only found in Europe, but also in cultures such as Confucianism in East Asia and Buddhism in South Asia. Digital humanism faces enormous challenges: digital transformation could question the previous humanistic self -image and the foundations of democracy and quite fundamentally.
digital technologies are ambivalent and their use has a significant effect on living conditions. Digital humanism calls for instrumental use of these technologies to adequately weigh both benefits and dangers. The responsibility should remain in humans instead of being transferred to machines. This is seen as one of the load -bearing columns for the self -development of both the individual and the entire humanity.
future prospects in the digital age
Digital sovereignty is crucial for the authorship of man in the digital age. Individuals must be able to make their lives responsible and learn digital skills. This is in accordance with the central idea of humanistic thinking, which requires freedom, responsibility and reason. The conference in Vienna will therefore not only be a place of exchange, but also a step towards a more humane digital future, respect for individual autonomy and dignity.
The city of Vienna has actively participated in European projects such as GAIA-X and organizes the Digital Humanism Summer School at the Vienna University of Technology. These initiatives support Vienna's commitment to an ethically reflected and socially responsible digital transformation. The Wienbibliothek also publishes a textbook entitled "Digitization and we", which is intended to promote social examination of digital issues.
This first international conference for digital humanism is a significant event that could not only shape Vienna, but also the global discourse on digital transformation and the associated ethical challenges.
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