Do democratic societies still have a future in the face of the growing power of large digital corporations? Media and digital expert Prof Martin Andree will address this question in his lecture "Game Over, Democracy? - When algorithms make politics" on 11 February at 6.30 pm at the SICP - Software Innovation Campus Paderborn University's Zukunftsmeile 2 research and innovation campus.
The renowned media scientist was invited by the non-profit Paderborn Society for Enlightenment and Technology cum ratione GmbH, which is organising the event in cooperation with the Software Innovation Lab at Paderborn University's SICP. The event marks the start of the four-part series "Digital Sovereignty - Democratic Answers for a Free Internet".
Prof. Andree, who has published numerous papers on the power of digital platforms and the political economy of the internet, will analyse the increasing dominance of global tech companies in his lecture. "Digital monopolies are controlling ever larger parts of public communication, influencing the formation of political opinion and at the same time jeopardising the principles of the free market economy," says Prof Andree. The expert goes on to speak of a creeping "hostile takeover" of central social structures - and at the same time points out ways in which democratic societies can regain digital sovereignty.
The event will take place from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. The registration link can be found on the cum ratione website and on the website of the Software Innovation Campus Paderborn.
If you have any questions, please contact Lara Schröder by email at lara.schroeder@cum-ratione.org.
The non-profit organisation cum ratione realises projects on sustainable living and economic activity and on safeguarding our democracy. Thematically, these range from fair textiles, energy and transport to housing and construction as well as securing our democracy through a state capable of acting and digital sovereignty. Building on the three established pillars of sustainability - environmental, social and economic - we believe that security policy should be recognised as the fourth dimension of sustainability. All of our projects are geared towards creating long-term added value for society.
