Science, technology and society are intertwined. Science and technology formed the foundation of our modern society and will play an even bigger part in a world with 9 to 11 billion people on this planet. The pivotal role of science and technology in the development and advancement of our societies is undeniable. However, our very livelihoods are now under threat by the unintended consequences of technology, growing inequalities, and an economy whose growth is coupled with environmental degradation.
Of the nine planetary boundaries, which define a “safe operating space for humanity”, some have already been critically exceeded: climate change, biosphere integrity, biogeochemical flows and land system change.
Other innovations such as artificial intelligence, automation and digitalisation will have profound impacts on all aspects of our lives, work, the way we govern our societies and conduct wars. Synthetic biology, nanotechnology, new materials and production technologies could fundamentally change the way we interact with the physical and biological world.
All of these technologies provide significant opportunities, but also threats.
In this lecture we will be discussing the mega trends that we should be mindful of, and how we could envision a positive future in which technology and science serve humanity. To fulfil that vision, what should be our contribution and our responsibility as future scientists and engineers, as managers and as members of society?
Finally, what do we expect from alumni of a technical university in the 21st century? Technical excellence is certainly required, however we should reach for more:
- critical thinking and assessment of the consequences of technology, especially in own field of work
- focusing on important and meaningful areas for society: are the best people working on the most important problems? what is your contribution? where do you contribute the most?
- ability to communicate own expertise and consequences of technology with non-experts, management and other stakeholder
- capability to lead, manage and motivate teams and co-workers even under very challenging conditions
All infos to the lecture are in the Miro Bord.
https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVPk-0re4=/
Password: t4m-ss2023-coop
Lecture and discussions are in German. Term paper can be written in German or English.
The lecture is on Wednesday from 17:00-19:00 in a virtual setup.
The lecture is held online. The following requirements have to be met: every participant has to have
- Desktop computer or notebook with webcam
- Zoom-software installed
- Headset (!) – at least a smartphone headset with headphones and microphone
Podcast: https://podcast.zukunft-denken.eu
Lecturer Homepage: http://www.schatten.info
Es gibt max. 25 Plätze.
Bitte das Dokument »Motivation, Ablauf und Beurteilung« VOR der Anmeldung gründlich lesen, sonst ist eine Anmeldung nicht möglich. Vielen Dank!