AI and Us in Düsseldorf: Philosophical Evening with Dirk Quadflieg
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AI and Us: Philosophical Perspectives on the Digital Self
What happens when machines say I but have no consciousness? On Monday, November 23, 2026, philosopher Dirk Quadflieg invites you to an enlightening lecture on Artificial Intelligence, self-consciousness, and the societal significance of current AI debates at FFT Düsseldorf.
When Chatbots Say I
The focus of the evening is the question of whether so-called Artificial Intelligence can actually develop a self-consciousness. Dirk Quadflieg explains why the verbal expressions of chatbots do not yet establish a philosophical I. He draws on considerations from Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit.
From I to Collective We
The lecture then shifts perspective: Not only the capabilities of AI are discussed but also the human relationship with it. What do we see in Artificial Intelligence? What hopes, fears, and political conflicts are reflected in the debates about Large Language Models?
Quadflieg asks whether AI functions as a representative of hegemonic political interests in current societal conflicts. Thus, a multifaceted evening emerges between cultural philosophy, political theory, and digital present.
A Lecture as Part of Strange Planet
This event is part of the series Strange Planet, which examines global ecological and political challenges, technological developments, and the evolving image of humanity. The event is organized in collaboration with the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and combines scientific expertise with a public conversation atmosphere in the foyer of FFT.
Dirk Quadflieg and His Research
Dirk Quadflieg is a professor of cultural philosophy and theory at the University of Leipzig. His research focuses on critical social philosophy, political theory, and psychoanalysis. Following Hegel and Marx, he deals with the question of social totality. His latest book publication is From the Spirit of the Matter. On the Critique of Reification.
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The event promises a concentrated experience for all who want to understand Artificial Intelligence not only technically but also philosophically and socially. Experience an informed discussion about consciousness, responsibility, and the human We in the digital age live at FFT Düsseldorf.
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