"Art, Technology, and the Environment"
The 2024-2025 series explores the intersections of art, technology, and the environment. For centuries, humans have been the central subjects of art and culture, but recent advancements in information technology, biotechnology, and environmental science are gradually shifting focus away from the human subject. This shift has given rise to posthumanism, a philosophical movement that challenges the traditional notion of human centrality, viewing humans as deeply interconnected with the nonhuman world—encompassing technology, other life forms, and broader ecological systems.
Posthumanism questions the core principles of humanism, particularly the idea of human dominance in the universe. It examines how the boundaries between humans, animals, machines, and artificial intelligence are increasingly blurred, reshaping our understanding of what it means to be human. The series invites speakers to explore how our connections to the broader world can redefine humanity’s role within larger ecosystems. How do art and technology influence our relationship with the environment?
Join us as we delve into these developments’ ethical, philosophical, and practical implications, from genetic modification and cybernetic implants to advanced tools and prosthetics.