HOPE #4: Which Lies Is The Oil Industry Telling Us? A Conversation With Beatie Wolfe Ars Electronica Festival podcast

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From 5 to 7 September, the Ars Electronica theme symposium served as a platform to explore innovative solutions to social challenges such as the climate crisis, the energy transition and the influence of artificial intelligence. Micaela Mantegna from Argentina appeared at the Prix Ars Electronica Forum on 7 September. She is a lawyer, video game enthusiast and international expert on digital ethics, XR policy and the intersection of AI, creativity and copyright. She is currently a researcher at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, where her research interests include the regulation of the metaverse. The metaverse describes a comprehensive, immersive digital world in which physical, virtual and augmented reality merge and in which people can interact in a variety of ways. At the Ars Electronica Festival 2024, Mantegna participated as an expert in an interactive discussion entitled ‘Building the Future of AI in Arts’. The discussion centred on the infrastructures and framework conditions required for the artistic environment to fully exploit the creative potential of AI technology.…

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HOPE #7: Are you ever afraid of Failure? A Conversation with Agnes Aistleitner Kisuule 19:00

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Ö1 editor Hannah Balber spoke to Agnes Aistleitner Kisuule, who appeared at the Ars Electronica Festival as part of the S+T+ARTS (Science, Technology and Arts) Day conference. Born in Upper Austria, she is a partner and co-founder of ‘First Circle Capital’, a venture capital company that invests in African fintech start-ups.…

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HOPE #6: How technologically advanced is Africa? A Conversation with Russel Hlongwane and Amy Louise Wilson 21:50

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The winners of the first S+T+ARTS Prize Africa will be on show at the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz 4 to 8 September. With this prize, the European Commission honours projects that contribute to the positive development and digital transformation of the cultural sector in Africa. South African artists Russel Hlongwane, Amy Louise Wilson and Francois Knoetze will receive an award for their artistic research project ‘Dzata: The Institute of Technological Consciousness’. The project consists of a video, written text, sculptural masks, costumes, tools and a series of workshops for young people. From the perspective of a fictional research institute and its archives, they look at centuries-old technological practices from all over Africa. In addition to fictitious artistic components, the project is based on the real research of Clapperton Chakanetsa Mavhunga, Professor of Science, Technology and Society at MIT in Boston. ‘Dzata’ takes up Mavhunga's concept of a mobile laboratory, which is based on the historical practice of African transcendentalists who travelled from kingdom to kingdom to gather knowledge. The project offers an alternative view of Africa's technological history by presenting Africa not only as a recipient of technology, but as a fertile ground for scientific innovation and invention. Find out more about the festival here: https://ars.electronica.art/hope/en/ Follow Ars Electronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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HOPE #5: How are Technology and Power connected? A Conversation with Vladan Joler 19:12

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Every year, the European Commission honours innovative projects at the interface of art, technology and science which contribute to economic and social innovation with the S+T+ARTS Prize. The main prize in the category ‘Artistic Exploration’ goes to Serbian scientist Vladan Joler and US researcher Kate Craword for their project ‘Calculating Empires: A Genealogy of Technology and Power Since 1500’. The large-format illustration sheds light on the complex interdependencies of technology and power over the last 500 years. The two researchers have created a detailed, densely annotated and illustrated map that traces the development and impact of colonialism, militarisation and automation. Their aim is to illustrate how empires use technology to centralise power, how these power structures persist to this day and how they could potentially be dismantled. The map can be viewed in detail during the Ars Electronica Festival from 4 to 8 September in Linz. Find out more about the festival here: https://ars.electronica.art/hope/en/ Follow Ars Electronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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HOPE #4: Which Lies is the Oil Industry telling Us? A Conversation with Beatie Wolfe 19:30

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One of the key events on the annual Ars Electronica Festival is the presentation of the Golden Nicas of the Prix Ars Electronica, which will again be awarded to artists from all over the world. The main prize in the category ‘New Animation Art’ goes to the British conceptual artist, singer-songwriter and activist Beatie Wolfe for her video project ‘Smoke and Mirrors’. ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ is based on NASA's Blue Marble photo and visualises the increasing concentration of the greenhouse gas methane in the atmosphere with brown smoke emanating from the Earth's surface. At the same time, the video shows disinformation campaigns by large oil and gas companies since the 1970s. The topic of environmental protection and climate change has long been a recurring theme in Wolfe's interdisciplinary work. Her mission is to combine science and art, increase accessibility, make data and facts understandable and instil them with emotion. The United Nations appointed her as a role model for innovation in 2019. Her visualisation of 800,000 years of CO2 data was shown at the Nobel Prize Summit and the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in 2021. Find out more about the festival here: https://ars.electronica.art/hope/en/ Follow Ars Electronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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HOPE #3: How creative is AI? A Conversation with Paul Trillo 20:27

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The winners of the annual Prix Ars Electronica, which honours outstanding achievements in the field of international media art, take centre stage at every Ars Electronica Festival. This year, for the first time, an award for 'AI in Art' was part of the competition. The first winner in this category, US director and video artist Paul Trillo, is known for his experimental and highly technical works of film. Trillo was the first person to create an official music video with the AI video generator SORA from OpenAI, which produces content based on text prompts. The song that belongs to the video, ‘The Hardest Part’ by Washed Out, tells the story of leaving a lost love behind. Trillo's music video spans several decades, starting in the early 80s, and traces the relationship of a couple who meet at school. The four-minute video appears as an infinite zoom through time. The surreal mixtures of environments and impossible transitions - from cars to buildings and landscapes - create a fluid drift through dream worlds. Find out more about the festival here: https://ars.electronica.art/hope/en/ Follow Ars Electronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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HOPE #2: What does Earth taste like? A Conversation with masharu 21:04

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At the Ars Electronica Festival 2024, visitors can experience new works created within the framework of the European Media Art Platform, such as the project 'Compost as Superfood' by masharu from the Netherlands. masharu has a doctorate in mathematics and a degree in photography. One of masharu's great passions, which has also brought the native Russian artistic fame, is the consumption of earth-like substances such as clay and lime. In 2017, masharu founded the 'Museum of Edible Earth', an interdisciplinary project with a corpus of earth samples consumed by different people around the world for a variety of reasons. The touring exhibition contains more than 500 samples of edible earth, mainly clay such as kaolin and bentonite, but also chalk, limestone, volcanic rock, diatomaceous earth and topsoil. The materials come from several continents, acquired by masharu via online platforms such as Ebay and Etsy and also while traveling. As part of the EMAP residency at Ars Electronica, masharu is currently researching the production of edible compost made from fresh vegetables. By consuming soil, masharu wants to engage in a direct dialogue with our soils and nature and also raise others' awareness of the effects of climate change and environmental pollution. Find out more about the festival here: https://ars.electronica.art/hope/en/ Follow Ars Electronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/ EMAP is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union under grant agreement 101059046. Views and opinions expressed on this page are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) can be held responsible for them.…

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HOPE #1: How do you design a Festival? A Conversation with Gerfried Stocker 16:00

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Gerfried Stocker is a media artist and an engineer for communication technology and has been artistic director and co-CEO of Ars Electronica since 1995. The title of this year's Ars Electronica festival is “HOPE - who will turn the tide”. For the artistic director, hope in this context is 'not the belief that things will somehow work out, but the trust in ourselves and in our society that we can bring about change'. Artificial intelligence, climate change, the erosion of democracy - these are just some of the themes of the festival. The program is extremely dense again this year. Several hundred different projects will be shown, with well over 1000 individual artists, speakers and activists performing. A major highlight every year is the Prix Ars Electronica, which is considered the most traditional and prestigious media art prize in the world. Find out more about the festival here: https://ars.electronica.art/hope/en/ Follow Ars Electronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #8 (DE): Wahrheitsmorgen 9:54

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In einer Welt, die zunehmend von Algorithmen, künstlicher Intelligenz und vernetzten Systemen geprägt ist, stellt sich die Frage, wie wir eine Zukunft gestalten können, die Menschlichkeit, Wahrheit und ethische Verantwortung in den Vordergrund stellt. Wie kann eine digitalisierte und hochvernetzte Gesellschaft aussehen, in der jede*r Einzelne Zugang zu zuverlässigen Informationen hat, und in der Wahrheit nicht nur ein subjektives Konstrukt, sondern ein gemeinsames Verständnis ist? Als Bindeglied zwischen Kunst, Forschung und Gesellschaft geht es auch beim diesjährigen Ars-Electronica Festival um die Erforschung neuer Herangehensweisen: Kunst als Plattform, um sich kritisch mit Aspekten auseinanderzusetzen, neue Perspektiven zu ermöglichen und herauszufordern. Forschung, um entsprechende Werkzeuge und Methoden zu liefern, - von KI-gestützten Faktenchecks bis hin zu innovativen Bildungsplattformen, die kritisches Denken fördern. Die Gesellschaft als Entscheiderin, wie wir mit den digitalen Entwicklungen umgehen, welche Werte wir verteidigen wollen und wie wir uns die digitale Zukunft vorstellen. Besucht unsere Website: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Oder folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #8 (EN): Truths Tomorrow 15:28

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In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, artificial intelligence, and interconnected systems, the question arises how we can shape a future that places humanity, truth, and ethical responsibility at the forefront. What does a digitized and highly interconnected society look like, where each individual has access to reliable information, and where truth is not merely a subjective construct but a shared understanding? As a nexus between art, research, and society, the current Ars Electronica Festival delves into exploring new approaches. Art serves as a platform for critical engagement, enabling us to examine and challenge existing perspectives while opening up new ones. Research offers the tools and methodologies needed, from AI-supported fact-checking to innovative educational platforms that foster critical thinking. Society plays a pivotal role as the arbiter of how we navigate the digital landscape, determining the values we uphold and shaping our collective vision of the digital future. By embracing these multidimensional intersections, we can forge a future that upholds human values, promotes truth, and embraces ethical responsibility in the face of technological progress. Visit our website here: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #7 (DE): Werte und Wahrheiten 9:54

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Menschliche Werte, die wir als „gut“, „richtig“ und „zukunftsweisend“ betrachten, werden in der digitalen Landschaft auf die Probe gestellt. Durch die allgegenwärtige Verfügbarkeit von Informationen und die Möglichkeit zur sofortigen Kommunikation stehen wir vor einer Fragmentierung von Wahrheiten und oft auch vor feindseligen Interaktionen. Neben der Frage, wie wir eine digitale Umgebung der Achtung, des Mitgefühls und des Austauschs fördern können, geht es auch um die Auseinandersetzung damit, wie wir uns zu unterschiedlichen Wahrnehmungen von Wahrheit und Fairness verhalten, sodass alle Menschen unabhängig von ihrer Herkunft, ihrem Bildungsstand oder ihrer finanziellen Situation gleichermaßen Zugang zu Informationen und digitalen Ressourcen haben; oder, dass Arbeitskräfte, die KI-Systeme wie ChatGPT trainieren und mit Daten füttern, anerkannt und fair bezahlt werden. Dabei rückt die Bedeutung einer "digitalen Bürger*innenschaft" in den Vordergrund, in der jede und jeder Einzelne die Verantwortung übernimmt, Informationen kritisch zu hinterfragen, verschiedene Perspektiven einzunehmen und sich aktiv für eine positive Vision einer digitalen Zukunft einzusetzen, um menschliche Werte in der digitalen Welt zu bewahren und zu stärken. Besucht unsere Website: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Oder folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #7 (EN): Values and Verities 12:10

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Human values that we hold as 'good', 'right', and 'forward-thinking' are being tested within the digital landscape. The ubiquitous availability of information and instant communication have led to a fragmentation of truths and, all too often, hostile interactions. It raises not only the question of how we can foster a digital environment characterized by respect, empathy, and meaningful exchange but also how we can navigate different perceptions of truth and fairness. It is essential that all individuals, regardless of their background, education, or financial situation, have equal access to information and digital resources. Moreover, we must recognize and fairly compensate workers who train and feed data to AI systems like ChatGPT. This underscores the importance of embracing a sense of 'digital citizenship', wherein each individual takes responsibility for questioning information critically, adopting multiple perspectives, and actively advocating for a positive vision of a digital future. Through these efforts, we can preserve and strengthen human values in the digital world. Visit our website here: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #6 (DE): Datenwahrheit 9:53

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In einer datengetriebenen Welt, in der Big Data und Algorithmen immer mehr Aspekte unseres Lebens beeinflussen, stehen wir vor dringenden Fragen hinsichtlich der Natur der Wahrheit und ihrer Darstellung durch Daten. Im Potential, Muster zu erkennen und zu analysieren, bieten sie tiefe Einblicke in komplexe Systeme, von individuellem Verhalten bis hin zu gesellschaftlichen Strukturen. Muster, die allerdings nicht immer „die Wahrheit“ repräsentieren - Sind sie doch von der Art und Weise, wie Daten gesammelt, analysiert und interpretiert werden, abhängig. Vor diesem Hintergrund ist es entscheidend, Wege zur Demokratisierung von Informationen in Betracht zu ziehen, um sicherzustellen, dass Wissen und Informationen in einer digitalen Welt breit gestreut und zugänglich sind und nicht nur in den Händen weniger mächtiger Akteur*innen liegen. Besucht unsere Website: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Oder folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #6 (EN): Truth in Bytes 12:25

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In a data-driven world where the influence of big data and algorithms extends to various facets of our lives, urgent questions regarding the nature of truth and its portrayal through data arise. While they have the potential to reveal and analyze patterns, providing deep insights into complex systems, from individual behaviors to societal structures, these patterns do not always encompass 'the truth'. They are inherently shaped by the way data is collected, analyzed, and interpreted. Against this backdrop, it is crucial to consider avenues for the democratization of information, ensuring that knowledge and information are widely disseminated and accessible in a digital world, rather than being concentrated solely in the hands of a few powerful actors. Visit our website here: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #5 (DE): Wahrheit im Geschäftsgewand 9:54

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Die digitalen Transformationen, die Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft grundlegend verändern, werfen auch neue Fragen zur Rolle von Wahrheit und Transparenz im Wirtschaftsleben auf. In einer Ära, in der Daten das "neue Öl" sind, wird die Wahrheit oft zum Handelsgut - sie wird gesammelt, analysiert, verpackt und verkauft. Wie können wir sicherstellen, dass Unternehmen verantwortungsbewusst und transparent mit diesen wertvollen Daten umgehen? Wie kann eine faire und gerechte Datenwirtschaft aussehen? Wie können wir sicherstellen, dass die Wahrheit in diesem Prozess nicht auf der Strecke bleibt? Und wie können Unternehmen zur Lösung globaler Probleme beitragen, insbesondere, wenn es darum geht, nachhaltige und sozial gerechte Geschäftsmodelle zu entwickeln? Besucht unsere Website: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Oder folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #5 (EN): Truth in Business Attire 13:07

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The profound digital transformations altering both economy and society bring forth new inquiries regarding the role of truth and transparency in the realm of business. In an era where data is often hailed as the 'new oil', truth becomes a tradable commodity—collected, analyzed, packaged, and monetized. How can we guarantee that companies handle these invaluable data with responsibility and transparency? What would a just and equitable data-driven economy entail? How can we safeguard the preservation of truth throughout this process? Moreover, how can businesses contribute to resolving global challenges, particularly in developing sustainable and socially just business models? Visit our website here: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #4 (EN): Truth in Service of Common Good 12:20

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Within the context of the digital revolution, we are confronted with novel ethical and social challenges. At Ars Electronica, a renowned platform at the intersection of art, technology, and society, the concept of digital humanism has firmly taken root, placing humans at the forefront of technological development. As we contemplate this year's festival theme 'Who Owns the Truth?' a crucial question arises: Does this approach adequately address the profound transformations brought about by digitization, or do we need a more audacious paradigm — a 'digital socialism'? This alternative model could encompass more daring social safety nets, such as a universal basic income, ensuring that no one is left behind in the sweeping tide of the digital revolution. Visit our website here: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #4 (DE): Wahrheit und Gemeinwohl 9:54

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Im Kontext der digitalen Revolution stellen sich neue ethische und soziale Herausforderungen. Digitaler Humanismus, der die Menschen ins Zentrum der Technologieentwicklung stellt, hat sich bei der Ars Electronica, im Selbstverständnis einer Schnittstelle zwischen Kunst, Technologie und Gesellschaft, als fester Bestandteil etabliert. Angesichts des diesjährigen Festival-Mottos „Who Owns the Truth?“ stellt die Ars Electronica die Frage, ob dieser Ansatz, angesichts der tiefgreifenden Veränderungen, die die Digitalisierung mit sich bringt, ausreicht und ob es nicht einen mutigeren Ansatz – einen „digitalen Sozialismus“ – braucht. Ein Modell, das radikalere soziale Sicherheitsnetze, wie ein bedingungsloses Grundeinkommen, beinhalten könnte, um sicherzustellen, dass niemand in der digitalen Revolution zurückgelassen wird. Besucht unsere Website: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Oder folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #3 (DE): Digitale Gatekeeper 9:53

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Es sind einige wenige große Technologieunternehmen, die den Großteil von digitalen Informationen halten und kontrollieren. Sie können somit auch bestimmen, wer Zugang zu Informationen bekommt und wer nicht. Oder, welche Nachrichten auf sozialen Medien aufscheinen und welche verborgen werden. Eine Macht, die das Potential besitzt, Wahrnehmungen, Meinungen und Entscheidungen zu beeinflussen und wo es nicht nur darum geht, welche Informationen gefördert werden, sondern auch um das, was ausgefiltert wird und wer diese Entscheidungen trifft. Wie gehen die Gatekeeper mit ihrer Macht um? Wer kontrolliert sie? Welche Algorithmen bestimmen, welche Inhalte angezeigt werden, und wie können wir sicherstellen, dass diese Prozesse fair und demokratisch sind? Besucht unsere Website: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Oder folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #3 (EN): Gatekeepers of Truth 10:13

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A select few prominent technology corporations hold and exercise control over the vast majority of digital information. Consequently, they possess the authority to dictate who can access information and who cannot. They wield the power to determine which news articles appear on social media platforms and which remain concealed. This influence has the potential to shape perceptions, opinions, and decisions. It extends beyond the promotion of specific information, encompassing the selective filtering of content and the individuals responsible for making such choices. How do these gatekeepers wield their power? Who oversees their actions? Which algorithms dictate the display of content, and how can we ensure that these processes remain impartial and democratic? Visit our website here: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #2 (DE): Kunst im Labor 9:52

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Im Sinne der langjährigen Tradition der Ars Electronica, Kunst und Wissenschaft zusammenzubringen, bietet "Kunst als Labor" eine multidimensionale Betrachtung des Wahrheitsbegriffs. Die Konvergenz von Kunst, Journalismus und Wissenschaft bildet ein breites Spektrum zur Untersuchung unserer Welt und der Wahrheiten, die sie enthält. Forschung spielt eine entscheidende Rolle, indem sie Wahrheiten über die Welt eröffnet. Gleichzeitig ist das Bewusstsein für die potenzielle Fehlbarkeit und Missbrauchsmöglichkeit der Wissenschaft essentiell, insbesondere in Bezug auf die Verbreitung von Fehlinformationen, die sich als Wahrheiten ausgeben. künstlerische Praktiken, die die Wahrheit darstellen, herausfordern und neu interpretieren, werfen nicht nur die Frage auf, ob Wahrheit subjektiv sein kann, sondern auch, inwiefern Kunst als Werkzeug zur Entdeckung und Hinterfragung der "Wahrheit" dient. Besucht unsere Website: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Oder folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #2 (EN): Art in the Lab 13:55

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In line with the long-standing tradition of Ars Electronica to bring together art and science, 'Art as Laboratory' offers a multidimensional exploration of the concept of truth. The convergence of art, journalism, and science provides a broad spectrum for investigating our world and the truths it holds. Research plays a crucial role in revealing truths about the world. At the same time, awareness of the potential fallibility and misuse of science is essential, particularly regarding the spread of misinformation masquerading as truths. Artistic practices that depict, challenge, and reinterpret truth not only raise the question of whether truth can be subjective but also explore to what extent art serves as a tool for discovering and questioning 'truth'. Visit our website here: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #1 (DE): Wem gehört die Wahrheit? 9:54

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Das Ars Electronica Festival 2023 steht unter dem provokativen Titel "Who Owns the Truth?". In einer Zeit, in der digitale Technologien unser Verständnis von Realität und Wahrheit radikal verändern, stellt dieses Motto eine zentrale Frage, die uns alle betrifft. Wer besitzt die Wahrheit in einer Welt, die von Big Data, Künstlicher Intelligenz und Algorithmen geprägt ist? In einer Gesellschaft, die zunehmend polarisiert und fragmentiert ist und in der Fehlinformationen und "Fake News" an der Tagesordnung sind? Und welche Rolle spielen dabei Kunst, Wissenschaft und Technologie? Besucht unsere Website: https://ars.electronica.art/news/en/ Oder folgt uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselectronica/…

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Who Owns the Truth? #1 (EN): Who Owns the Truth? 14:32

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