Future Democracies (Podiumsdiskussion)

Future Democracies (Panel Discussion)

Democracy—the foundation of our freedom—is coming under increasing pressure. Authoritarian tendencies, digital disinformation, and social media often act as accelerants.

Together with renowned experts, we will discuss the causes of this development, the role of artificial intelligence, and the concrete consequences for local politics. How can we make democracy more resilient?

Do we need new alliances, more protest—and what paths lead to a future in which everyone can thrive?

Panelists:

Dr. Peter Kurz
Former Mayor and Honorary Citizen of the City of Mannheim

Prof. Dr. Thorsten Thiel
Professor of Democracy Promotion and Digital Policy at the University of Erfurt

Prof. Dr. Eva Weber-Guskar
Professor of Ethics and Philosophy of Emotions at the Institute of Philosophy, Ruhr University Bochum

Dr. Nina Kathrin Wienkoop
Political scientist and ethnologist with a PhD, Board Member of the Institute for Protest and Social Movements Research in Berlin

Moderator: Dr. Klaus Welzel
Editor-in-Chief of the Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung

The event is being held in cooperation with Karlshochschule International University as part of the “Future Democracies” real-world laboratory.

Location: DAI - Heidelberg, Deutsch Amerikanisches Institut, Sofienstraße 12, 69115 Heidelberg

Admission: Free

Website:
www.iffmh.de
www.dai-heidelberg.de