Abstract: In my presentation, I examine the digital culture of public administration in Switzerland from 1960 to 1990. The perspective on Switzerland is significant for the history of computing because …

Abstract: Digital complexity eludes human understanding not only because it is based on the synchronization of incommensurable systems, but also because each of these systems operates stochastically. We owe this …

Abstract: Why are computational chemists so peculiar ? The history of their relationship with software brings an interesting case study to understand how software may shape scientific activity. We present …

Abstract: The aim of this talk is to present the PROGRAMme project, a collective work amongst researchers from diverse disciplinary and ideological backgrounds who met for several years to work …

Abstract: While the American Philosophical Association's Committee on Philosophy and Computers started its mission with community tech help and suggestions, the path proceeded through technique, practice, and application to philosophy. …

This event is part of our winter term 2025/26 Lecture Series Digital Complexity: Beyond Human Understanding. If you would like to attend, please register with events@khk.rwth-aachen.de.

Abstract: The assumption that economic, technological and scientific development is driven by technological determinism is widespread in politics, business, and society, as well as among scientists and engineers. A notable …

This event is part of our winter term 2025/26 Lecture Series Digital Complexity: Beyond Human Understanding. If you would like to attend, please register with events@khk.rwth-aachen.de.