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</span></font><span style="font-variant: normal"><font
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style="font-style: normal">Get Together: </span></span></font></span><font
face="Arial"><span lang="en-US"><i>Exploring Digital Humanism </i></span></font><span
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</span><font face="Arial"><span lang="en-US"><i>Critical
Perspectives & Open Discussion </i></span></font><span
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</span><font face="Arial"><span lang="en-US">eine Veranstaltung
der Plattform Digitaler Humanismus <a
href="https://digitalhumanism.at/"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://digitalhumanism.at/</a></span></font><span
lang="en-US"> <br>
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lang="en-US">In English</span></font></font><span
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">The concept of
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style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><i>Digital Humanism</i></span></font></span><span
style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal"> 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? </span></span></font></span><span
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Date & Time: May 6, 2025, 19:00 <br>
Location: esc medien kunst labor, Bürgergasse 5, 8010 Graz</span></font><span
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">Looking
forward to your visit!<br>
Reni Hofmüller und Ilse Weber<br>
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</span><a
href="https://esc.mur.at/de/projekt/get-together-exploring-digital-humanism-%E2%80%93-critical-perspectives-open-discussion"><font
face="Arial"><span lang="en-US">Get Together: </span></font><span
style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal"><b>Exploring
Digital Humanism – Critical Perspectives & Open
Discussion </b></span></span></font></span></a><span
lang="en-US"><br>
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">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? </span></span></font></span><span
lang="en-US"><br>
</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">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. </span></span></font></span><span
lang="en-US"><br>
</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">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.
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">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. </span></span></font></span><span
lang="en-US"><br>
</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">No
registration required—just drop by! </span></span></font></span><span
lang="en-US"><br>
</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">We look
forward to an evening of stimulating conversations and new
perspectives! </span></span></font></span><span
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">Speakers: </span></span></font></span><span
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">Dr. Mónica
Cano Abadía </span></span></font></span><span
lang="en-US"><br>
</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">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. </span></span></font></span><span
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">Jonas
Pirerfellner </span></span></font></span><span
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">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. </span></span></font></span><span
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">Alisa Kobzar </span></span></font></span><span
lang="en-US"><br>
</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">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. </span></span></font></span><span
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">Reni Hofmüller
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">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. </span></span></font></span><span
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</span><span style="font-variant: normal"><font face="Arial"><span
lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal">Moderators:
Erich Prem (Platform Digital Humanism) and Katja Mayer
(University of Vienna and Center for Social Innovation
ZSI) </span></span></font></span><span lang="en-US"><br>
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style="font-weight: normal">esc medien kunst labor
awarded the Austrian Art Prize in the Art and
Culture Initiatives category.</span></span></span></span></font></font></span><font
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</span></font><font face="Arial"><font style="font-size: 7pt"
size="1"><span lang="en-US">Supported by: Cultural Office of
the City of Graz, Cultural Department of the Province of
Styria, BMKÖS.</span></font></font><font face="Arial"><span
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</span></font><font face="Arial"><font style="font-size: 7pt"
size="1"><span lang="en-US">Image subject © esc mk, Reni
Hofmueller</span></font></font><font face="Arial"><span
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size="1"><span lang="en-US">By attending the event, you agree
to the recording and use of photo and video material.</span></font></font><font
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size="1"><span lang="en-US">esc medien kunst labor |
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href="mailto:esc@mur.at" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">esc@mur.at</a>
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