Workshop

End of Humanity: Be fully human not fully automated

Together, we watched the impressive documentary film “End of Humanity,” which takes a critical look at the radical vision of transhumanism. The film shows how technological elites increasingly consider the fusion of humans and machines to be necessary in order to ensure the relevance of humans—an idea that raises profound ethical questions. Through powerful images and interviews with international experts, it highlights errors in thinking and dangerous mechanisms that could threaten our future. Afterwards, the participants continued to work interactively in small groups, reflecting on what they had seen and discussing alternative narratives for the future. The event concluded with a panel discussion with Dr. Jan Juhani Steinmann and Dr. Raphael Rauch, who contributed philosophical and ethical perspectives. We were also particularly pleased that the two experts Prof. Sarah Spiekermann and Prof. Johannes Hoff were present. The workshop provided a safe and intensive space for critical thinking, creative exchange, and the joint search for a humane future in the age of AI. In cooperation with

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AI and ethics. Valuable tool or major threat?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing our world—from the workplace and education to democracy and interpersonal relationships. This interactive workshop explored the question of how AI can be designed and used responsibly. The focus was on fundamental ethical questions: What values and principles should guide our actions? How can we distinguish between good and harmful applications? And what does it mean to design technology in a way that serves humanity? The workshop combined technical understanding with ethical reflection and provided space for discussion, critical thinking, and Christian-inspired perspectives on the role of humans as co-creators of creation. “Lukas Madl led participants through the workshop ”AI and Ethics: Valuable Tool or Major Threat?“ at the Christian Leaders Conference in Göttweig Abbey. Competent, empathetic, goal-oriented — in short: truly enriching! Thank you!” Leonhard Merckens Mag., entrepreneur, board member of the Forum of Christian Leaders

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People in the age of AI

The workshop focused on the question: How is AI changing our humanity? Interactive group work sessions discussed real-life scenarios – from ChatGPT in higher education to AI in medicine and grief counseling. A high-profile panel featuring Robert Trappl, Jesse de Pagter, Stefan Hupe, and Lukas Madl deepened the discussion around AI and humanity: What values matter? Where are the opportunities, where are the risks? The goal was not only to impart knowledge, but also to promote dialogue — and to become a little more human.

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