Technopolitics I

Nina Bandi
Institut für Kunst und Gesellschaft, Cross-Disciplinary Strategies
2026W, wissenschaftliches Seminar (SEW), 2.0 ECTS, 1.0 SemStd., LV-Nr. S30487

Beschreibung

This seminar examines "technopolitics" — the entanglement of technical systems with political power — with particular attention to how (neo-)fascist and authoritarian tendencies manifest themselves in current debates around artificial intelligence and digital transformation. On the one hand, this will help us understand the relevance of the concepts of (neo-)fascism and authoritarianism for grasping the present; on the other, it will lead us to critically examine the historical trajectories and lineages typically attributed to the rise of these tendencies.

More information on the readings will follow in the syllabus on the base. 

The course will mainly consist of close reading sessions and discussions, both in class and in smaller groups, complemented by other media sources.

Prüfungsmodalitäten

40 % active participation (including attendance)

60% a personal reflection on a chosen topic relating to the course (consisting of a short presentation and a written statement)

Anmerkungen

Please attend the first session on 6 October if you are interested in taking the seminar.

Schlagwörter

Technopolitics, Artificial Intelligence, Critical AI Studies, Authoritarianism, rise of fascism, political theory, philosophy

Termine

Di., 06. Oktober 2026, 10:00–11:30 KUG Lecture Room PSK 140 , „Introductory Session (please attend if you are interested in taking the seminar)“
Di., 20. Oktober 2026, 10:00–12:00 KUG Lecture Room PSK 140
Di., 27. Oktober 2026, 10:00–12:00 KUG Lecture Room PSK 140
Di., 17. November 2026, 10:00–12:00 KUG Lecture Room PSK 140
Di., 24. November 2026, 10:00–12:00 KUG Lecture Room PSK 140
Di., 15. Dezember 2026, 10:00–12:00 KUG Lecture Room PSK 140 , „Final presentations“

LV-Anmeldung

Von 31. August 2026, 09:00 bis 19. Oktober 2026, 09:00
Per Online Anmeldung

Transformation Studies. Art x Science (Bachelor): Focus! Transformation Areas: Digital Transformation 162/2025UBA-040.10

Cross-Disciplinary Strategies (Master): Studienbereiche 1-3: Studienbereich 3: Ökonomie und Politik 569/2026UMA-020.30

Cross-Disciplinary Strategies (Bachelor): Ökonomie und Politik: Vertiefungs-/Anwendungsphase 700/2026UBA-004.20

Mitbelegung: möglich

Besuch einzelner Lehrveranstaltungen: möglich