[esc] medien kunst labor: Zu Gast im esc medien kunst labor: Exploring Digital Humanism – Critical Perspectives & Open Discussion, 6.5.2025, 7pm

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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 * 
<https://esc.mur.at/de/projekt/get-together-exploring-digital-humanism-%E2%80%93-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.
Image subject © esc mk, Reni Hofmueller
By attending the event, you agree to the recording and use of photo and 
video material.
esc medien kunst labor | Bürgergasse 5, 8010 Graz | Phone: +43 316 836 
000 | esc at mur.at | esc.mur.at


















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