A series of workshops

Topics are always approached from multiple perspectives. Quite often, topics are controversial. The experimental “DenkRäume” format was developed in 2018 to offer space for such disputes in a concentrated and relaxed atmosphere. To achieve this, we always look for physical spaces beyond the typical university seminar room.

Thus, “DenkRäume” provide a space for questioning reflection and scientific creativity that has become rare in the academic world. Because thinking not only takes time. Thinking also needs space – and not just in a metaphorical sense.

Denk-Räume indicate the need for an “ in-between” between the disciplines, whereby their boundaries are not fixed once and for all.

Overview of the FiF DenkRäume

FiF DenkRäume 1.22 | Wenn Technik polarisiert: Zwischen Hype und Horror!

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FiF DenkZoom 1.20 | Safety-critical infrastructures: Networked security – networked responsibility?

The increasing optimisation and networking of systems leads to more and more mutual dependencies between different devices and actors. Safety-critical infrastructures represent a special challenge, because basic needs such as nutrition, health care or mobility cannot be satisfied without them.

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FiF DenkRäume 2.19 | Dual Use-technologies – opportunities vs. risks

Many technologies can be used for both civil and military purposes – and this does not disqualify them automatically. Many technologies can be used for peaceful and violent purposes – and this is even more alarming. A third aspect has recently been added: Many technologies secure basic needs, but increase “ safety-critical” also the insecurity and vulnerability of societies.

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FiF DenkRäume 1.19 | Smart, networked and transparent: The end of privacy and publicity in the digital world?

Digitalisation makes everything "smarter": from the "smart home" and self-driving vehicles to the "digital city". But with every use of these new technological possibilities, we become more visible. And thus more controllable.

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FiF DenkRäume 1.18 | Eergy revolution: Yes please, but not with me!

The idea of the energy revolution and the politically intended change to clean energy sources has a very strong backing in German society. But the practical realisation of this transformation often meets with resistance.

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