Measuring the Future
Is human behavior becoming more and more predictable through the combination of intelligent algorithms and the digital footprint? What are the consequences of this development? These questions were at the center of discussions at...
Is Privacy an Illusion?
Artificial intelligence and digital technologies were the focus of the 9th Surprise Factors Symposium of ACADEMIA SUPERIOR. The invited experts discussed the risks and opportunities of technological developments and the use of data that...
Exchange across disciplines
"Crossing Art & Science" is a new series of events organized by the "Kraftwerk - Center for Interdisciplinary Research" and ACADEMIA SUPERIOR for the exchange of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, which will take place...
Go the extra mile
ACADEMIA SUPERIOR invited "Mr. Runtastic" Florian Gschwandtner to a talk with Markus Hengstschläger to present his new book "So läuft Start-Up". They talked about individual stages of his life, the lessons he draws from...
Education, Diversity and Progress belong togehter
„Diversity is everywhere and challenges us. We need to use the resources from various fields and built strength," said ACADEMIA SUPERIOR President und Deputy Governor Michael Strugl at this year's fireside chat in the...
Thoughts on our discussions
Three distinct personalities, three very different experiences, three perspectives on courage. During our conversations it emerged that courage can mean different things to different people.
What struck me most about speaking to Manal al-Sharif is...
The decision for more courage lies with us
In which situations do we prove courageous today? How much courage do we need for our future? And what does it actually mean to be courageous? In two intense days of work we explored...
Stefan Ruzowitzky: Let’s leave our comfort zone!
I always felt that as an Austrian and as grandson of grandparents, some of whom were party members and passionate Nazis, at some point in your life as a storyteller you should do something...
Manal al-Sharif: When you see injustice, speak up!
My story really is simple. I found myself in a challenge. I was a Saudi woman, living in Saudi Arabia. I was a single mom, I was working as an engineer paying my rent,...
Aeham Ahmad: Make your own decisions!
I was born a refugee in Syria and then I had to flee again – a refugee twice over. I grew up in Yarmouk camp as a Palestinian in Syria. My father, who is...