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Society 5.0: The Digital Revolution for Dessert - Literally Food for Thought
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Emerging Cybernetic Societies in the Age of Nano-, Neuro-and Quantum Technologies: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Issues
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Internet of Bodies und Gesellschaft 5.0: Informationelle Selbstbestimmung für den digitalen Zwilling 2015, vor fast 10 Jahren, erschien das DigitalManifest. Eindringlich warnte es damals vor Scoring, also der Bewertung von Menschen, und vor Big Nudging, eine...

“Internet of Bodies” & Society 5.0 merge biotech, nano- & neurotech, with the possibility of creating digital twins of ourselves. Massive potential—but also massive risk.

Digi, Nano, Bio, Neuro – oder warum uns konvergierende Technologien kümmern sollten Dirk Helbing rechnet damit, dass digitale Technologien künftig auch den menschlichen Körper immer tiefer durchdringen werden. Für die Risiken sieht er die Gesellschaft jedoch schlecht gewappnet. Um...

Digital, nano, bio & neuro techs are converging—transforming medicine, brain-computer interfaces & more. But without global regulation, risks like surveillance, hacking & misuse grow.

Sie sind das Ziel! – Schweizer Monat Die Digitalisierung erweitert die Möglichkeiten der Werbewirtschaft, uns zu manipulieren. Wie man es besser macht, zeigt ein Projekt in Aarau.

In today’s digital age, you are the target — algorithms can craft a “digital twin” of your habits to micro‑target political messaging. This isn’t just annoying ads—it can shake the foundation of democracy.

Wie wir als WählerInnen manipuliert werden | Wie kann die Demokratie in der Schweiz verbessert werden? | Das öffentliche Angebot der ETH Zürich | Die Univers... Überwachungsstaat oder digitale Demokratie? – Dirk Helbing

Surveillance State or Digital Democracy? Join the discussion on whether AI-powered tech enhances civic engagement—or undermines it. A timely debate on privacy, power, and public voice.

How do bots affect public opinion?
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Können KI und direkte Demokratie nebeneinander bestehen? Nach den USA (vielleicht) auch in der Schweiz: Algorithmen und Big Data könnten in der Politik zum Einsatz kommen.

Can AI and direct democracy coexist? In Switzerland, AI is already used to detect and combat hate speech online. But how can technology align with citizen participation? A thought-provoking look at the balance between innovation and democracy.

Klimademokratie statt Klimanotstand – die Städte sind gefragt Der Klimawandel hat urbane Ursachen und globale Folgen: Städte sind für beinahe die Hälfte der globalen Treibhausgasemissionen verantwortlich. Sie werden zu den grossen Verlierern gehören, wenn sie…

Cities are at the forefront of climate action. Instead of symbolic 'climate emergencies,' we need 'climate democracy'—a collaborative, transparent approach that empowers citizens and fosters sustainable urban solutions.

Check out "The algorithm game" by Cesare Carissimo!
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Facebook-Skandal: Experte rät zu digitalem Datenassistenten Müssen auf den Datenskandal bei Facebook Regulierungen folgen? Ja, so der Experte Dirk Helbing. Er fordert eine neue „digitale Kultur“.

Digital assistant could help users control and protect their data. Such tools could enable transparency and ethical data practices, fostering a "digital trust society" to safeguard democracy!

AI would vote for mainstream parties, shows Swiss experiment ETH Zurich scientist Joshua Yang explains how artificial intelligence will change democracy.

AI models, like ChatGPT and Llama 2, tend to favor mainstream political options. In this study, AI showed more consistent decision-making patterns compared to humans in urban planning choices.

Digitales Upgrade für die Demokratie Experten fordern mehr Bürgerbeteiligung und ethische Werte in einer datengestützten Gesellschaft

A digital upgrade for democracy: E-voting, digital participation, and greater transparency – how technology can strengthen democracy!

Demokratie 4.0 - Archiv | Wiener Zeitung Von Eva Stanzl

Blind trust in smart technologies risks eroding democracy. We need a "Digital Democracy 2.0" that prioritizes diversity, citizen participation, and collective intelligence to counteract surveillance and inequality.

Dirk Helbing: "Wir müssen die Demokratie digital neu erfinden" Der Komplexitätsforscher Dirk Helbing warnt vor den Risiken der digitalen Revolution. Er arbeitet am Entwurf einer Gesellschaft, in der die Bürger selbst Daten sammeln und ein neues Finanzsystem…

The digital revolution could undermine democracy if not carefully managed. In this article Prof. Helbing advocates for a "Digital Democracy 2.0" that prioritizes diversity, collective intelligence, and citizen participation.

Das Digital-Manifest Eine neue Aufklärung

The Digital Manifesto warns of a "data dictatorship" driven by AI & algorithms. Nine European experts call for a strategy to protect freedom & democracy in the digital age.

Die Datensammelwut gefährdet die Demokratie Täglich werden über jeden von uns Megabytes an Daten gespeichert. Internetgiganten könnten dadurch ein totalitäres Netzwerk schaffen.

Surveillance capitalism is threatening democracy. In this article, Dirk Helbing warns how mass data collection enables manipulation, erodes privacy, and puts freedom at risk. Orwell and Huxley were right—just earlier than we thought.

Exploring the future of governance with #DigitalDemocracy! We are pushing the boundaries of tech, democracy, and decision-making in the digital age. Check out how innovations in digital platforms can reshape public participation and transparency!

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Presentation by Dirk Helbing on "Back to the Future". Keynote speech of the "Back to the Future Workshop on Smarter Cities and Societies – What We Can and Ca... Back to the Future - Dirk Helbing

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Presentation by Frank Schweitzer on "S.M.A.R.T.".This presentation was given as part of the "Back to the Future Workshop on Smarter Cities and Societies – Wh... S.M.A.R.T. - Frank Schweitzer

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Presentation by Dino Carpentras on "Allowing Collective Intelligence at Massive Scale". This presentation was given as part of the "Back to the Future Worksh... Allowing Collective Intelligence at Massive Scale - Dino Carpentras

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Presentation by Andreas Flache on "Realistic Residential Segregation and Opinion Polarization Dynamics". This presentation was given as part of the "Back to ... Realistic Residential Segregation and Opinion Polarization Dynamics - Andreas Flache

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Presentation by Doyne Farmer on "Modeling the Global Economy". This presentation was given as part of the "Back to the Future Workshop on Smarter Cities and ... Modeling the Global Economy - Doyne Farmer

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Presentation by Hantao Zhao on "Empowering Smart Cities Through the Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality". This presentation was given ... Empowering Smart Cities Through the Convergence of AI and VR - Hantao Zhao

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Presentation by Indushree Banerjee on "Tigers and Topologies - When Survival Means Sharing". This presentation was given as part of the "Back to the Future W... Tigers and Topologies - Indushree Banerjee

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Presentation by Richard Mann on "Rationality in Social Decision Making". This presentation was given as part of the "Back to the Future Workshop on Smarter C... Rationality in Social Decision Making - Richard Mann

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Presentation by Carina Hausladen on "The Art of Legitimate Decision Making". This presentation was given as part of the "Back to the Future Workshop on Smart... The Art of Legitimate Decision Making - Carina Hausladen

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Presentation by Mario Paolucci on "Agent-Based Social Simulation - The Dream and the Reality". This presentation was given as part of the "Back to the Future... Agent-Based Social Simulation - Mario Paolucci

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Presentation by Viktoria Spaiser on "Smarter Societies at the Brink of Climate Emergency?". This presentation was given as part of the "Back to the Future Wo... Smarter Societies at the Brink of Climate Emergency? - Viktoria Spaiser

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Presentation by Cesare Carissimo on "The Algorithm Game. Algorithmic Collusion by Design". This presentation was given as part of the "Back to the Future Wor... The Algorithm Game - Cesare Carissimo

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