In Re-Engineering Human Nature, current developments and critical questions in the field of neurotechnology are discussed. Together with experts from various disciplines and an interested audience, we discuss opportunities and challenges as well as the role of art in this socially relevant field of technology.
Free admission, registration requested!
Language: German
This event is part of the Topic Weekend: Brain-Interaction in Medicine, Art and Leisure.
In addition to keynote speeches and panel discussions, film screenings will provide insights into clinical, artistic and commercial applications of neurotechnology.
The event is being held in cooperation with the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA), the Linz University of Art and Design, and the NeuroExperienceLab at the Ars Electronica Center.
Hosts: Wenzel Mehnert (AIT, Austrian Institute of Technology) and Claudia Reinprecht (BMEIA, Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs)
Program
| 15:00 | Entry |
| 15:30 | Welcome by Wenzel Mehnert (AIT) and Erika Mondria (Ars Electronica Center) Presentation: “Brain Interaction and Neurotechnologies at the Ars Electronica Center” Erika Mondria, NeuroExperienceLab, Ars Electronica Center |
| 16:00 | Key Note: “Brain interaction, myths and visions of neurotechnologies” Guilherme Maia de Oliveira Wood, Uni Graz |
| 16:30 | Panel 1: “Human rights, ethics and safety of neurotechnologies” Keynote speeches: Elisabeth Staudegger – University of Graz, Daniel Hikes-Wurm – Federal Ministry of Defense, Eugen Dolezal – University of Vienna |
| 17:00 | Q & A |
| 17:45 | Break |
| 18:00 | Filmscreening: short films about Neurotechnology |
| 18:45 | Panel 2: “Myths and Visions of Neurotechnologies” Keynote speeches: Erika Mondria (artist), Alexander Lechner (g.tec), Thomas Stieglitz (University of Freiburg) |
| 19:15 | Q & A |
| 20:00 | Get-together with drinks and snacks in the lounge |