Get Together: Exploring Digital Humanism
Critical Perspectives & Open Discussion
eine Veranstaltung der Plattform Digitaler Humanismus https://digitalhumanism.at/
In English

The concept of Digital Humanism has gained international visibility, advocating for human-centered technology, ethical design, and democratic digital governance. But like all humanisms, it is not without its critiques. Is Digital Humanism still too Eurocentric? Too focused on individual rationality at the expense of collective values? How can it better account for environmental concerns, non-human agency, or perspectives beyond Western traditions?

Date & Time: May 6, 2025, 19:00
Location: esc medien kunst labor, Bürgergasse 5, 8010 Graz

Looking forward to your visit!
Reni Hofmüller und Ilse Weber


Get Together: Exploring Digital Humanism – Critical Perspectives & Open Discussion

The concept of Digital Humanism has gained international visibility, advocating for human-centered technology, ethical design, and democratic digital governance. But like all humanisms, it is not without its critiques. Is Digital Humanism still too Eurocentric? Too focused on individual rationality at the expense of collective values? How can it better account for environmental concerns, non-human agency, or perspectives beyond Western traditions?
This informal gathering invites researchers, artists, activists, and anyone in Graz interested in Digital Humanism—whether as an advocate, skeptic, or explorer—to join an open discussion. Together, we’ll explore key critiques and emerging alternatives, including post-humanist, regenerative, and decolonial perspectives on technology and society.
We will begin with short 5-minute impulses from our speakers, each offering their personal take on what Digital Humanism means to them and what critical questions they believe are worth discussing. This will be followed by an open get together and informal conversation among all participants.

Whether you're deeply engaged in Digital Humanism or just curious about its implications, we welcome you to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and build new connections in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.
No registration required—just drop by!
We look forward to an evening of stimulating conversations and new perspectives!

Speakers:

Dr. Mónica Cano Abadía
A moral and political philosopher, currently Senior Scientist and Deputy Head of the ELSI Services and Research Unit at BBMRI-ERIC, and Gender, Equality, and Diversity Specialist. She lectures in Gender Studies and researches the ethics of AI in biomedicine and the integration of sex/gender in biomedical research.

Jonas Pirerfellner
Works in gender-reflected work with men* and boys* at the Association for Men and Gender Issues Styria. Active in men’s counseling and boys’ work, and currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Pedagogy. He engages with feminism, equality, violence prevention, education, and sex education in critical contexts.

Alisa Kobzar
Composer and multimedia artist working with sound, moving image, and the human body. Her work explores collaboration with algorithms as co-agents, challenging ideas of authorship and perception. She creates open-ended audiovisual experiences that invite interpretation and discovery.

Reni Hofmüller
Artist working at the intersection of art, technology, and society. Co-founder of esc medien kunst labor, long-time sound artist, feminist tech activist, and involved in collectives like Radio Helsinki, mur.at, IMA, eclectic tech carnival, and TransHackFeminist Meeting. Vocalist of the feminist PostPunkBand Lonesome Hot Dudes.

Moderators: Erich Prem (Platform Digital Humanism) and Katja Mayer (University of Vienna and Center for Social Innovation ZSI)


esc medien kunst labor awarded the Austrian Art Prize in the Art and Culture Initiatives category.
Supported by: Cultural Office of the City of Graz, Cultural Department of the Province of Styria, BMKÖS.
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