Events / Ludger Hagedorn

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	Solidarity of the Shaken	Sun, 10.05.2026	Panels and Discussions	Ludger Hagedorn Piotr Augustyniak Radka DenemarkováTadeusz Gadacz, Kuba Janicki, Marek Pospieszalski	TICKETS	Solidarity of the Shaken Sun, 10.05.2026 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Piotr Augustyniak Radka DenemarkováTadeusz Gadacz, Kuba Janicki, Marek Pospieszalski Series: Panels and Discussions Despite the increasing number of shocking events around us, we remain divided, focused on mutual disparagement and ill-will. Why is it that such threats as a war at Europe’s doorstep, catastrophic climate change, deepening social inequalities, and so on, are unable to awaken in us a sense of solidarity and cooperation? Read more
Solidarity of the Shaken Sun, 10.05.2026 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Piotr Augustyniak Radka DenemarkováTadeusz Gadacz, Kuba Janicki, Marek Pospieszalski Series: Panels and Discussions Despite the increasing number of shocking events around us, we remain divided, focused on mutual disparagement and ill-will. Why is it that such threats as a war at Europe’s doorstep, catastrophic climate change, deepening social inequalities, and so on, are unable to awaken in us a sense of solidarity and cooperation? Read more
	Dancefloors of Democracy: Underground Culture as Resistance in Europe’s Frontline Cities	Tue, 28.04.2026	Lecture	Ludger Hagedorn Thomas Seifert		Dancefloors of Democracy: Underground Culture as Resistance in Europe’s Frontline Cities Tue, 28.04.2026 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Thomas Seifert Series: Lecture In this lecture, Thomas Seifert explored the role of underground cultural spaces as engines of democratic resilience and identity-building in societies under pressure. Read more

	Carl Schmitt vs. Hans Kelsen: The Quarrel of Our Age	Mon, 20.04.2026	Seminars and Colloquia	Ludger Hagedorn Richard Cockett		Carl Schmitt vs. Hans Kelsen: The Quarrel of Our Age Mon, 20.04.2026 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Richard Cockett Series: Seminars and Colloquia Richard Cockett is currently writing a book about the rise of right-wing populism, a global phenomenon that he views as a clash of political dispositions, primarily between liberal internationalists and ethno-nationalists. Cockett argued that these two competing worldviews are best exemplified, and, indeed, have been codified, by the two most influential jurists of the 20th century, namely Vienna’s Hans Kelsen and the German Carl Schmitt. Read more
Carl Schmitt vs. Hans Kelsen: The Quarrel of Our Age Mon, 20.04.2026 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Richard Cockett Series: Seminars and Colloquia Richard Cockett is currently writing a book about the rise of right-wing populism, a global phenomenon that he views as a clash of political dispositions, primarily between liberal internationalists and ethno-nationalists. Cockett argued that these two competing worldviews are best exemplified, and, indeed, have been codified, by the two most influential jurists of the 20th century, namely Vienna’s Hans Kelsen and the German Carl Schmitt. Read more
	Six Essential Ideas About AI	Wed, 25.03.2026	Seminars and Colloquia	Ludger Hagedorn Toby Walsh		Six Essential Ideas About AI Wed, 25.03.2026 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Toby Walsh Series: Seminars and Colloquia Toby Walsh has recently published a highly successful book titled The Shortest History of AI: The Six Essential Ideas That Animate It (The Experiment, 2025). In this accessible work, Walsh explores how artificial intelligence is being created, how it functions—and how it will continue to transform and affect our lives, both now and in the future. We invited experts and IWM fellows for this closed-doors meeting, one day prior to Walsh’s public lecture at TU Wien. Read more
Six Essential Ideas About AI Wed, 25.03.2026 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Toby Walsh Series: Seminars and Colloquia Toby Walsh has recently published a highly successful book titled The Shortest History of AI: The Six Essential Ideas That Animate It (The Experiment, 2025). In this accessible work, Walsh explores how artificial intelligence is being created, how it functions—and how it will continue to transform and affect our lives, both now and in the future. We invited experts and IWM fellows for this closed-doors meeting, one day prior to Walsh’s public lecture at TU Wien. Read more
	Literature Without Borders. Reconsidering the Polish-language Legacy of Belarus	Mon, 09.03.2026	Seminars and Colloquia	Hanna Yankuta Ludger Hagedorn		Literature Without Borders. Reconsidering the Polish-language Legacy of Belarus Mon, 09.03.2026 Speakers: Hanna Yankuta Ludger Hagedorn Series: Seminars and Colloquia There is a long tradition of Polish-language literature in Belarus, yet to date only a small number of authors have been incorporated into the Belarusian literary canon. Most of them are classified as Polish writers from the Kresy Wschodnie (Eastern Borderlands), the outskirts of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Second Polish Republic. Yet to date only a small number of authors have been incorporated into the Belarusian literary canon. In this presentation, Hanna Yankuta attempted to reinterpret the works of émigré writers from Eastern Belarus in relation to the region’s multilingual legacy. Read more
Literature Without Borders. Reconsidering the Polish-language Legacy of Belarus Mon, 09.03.2026 Speakers: Hanna Yankuta Ludger Hagedorn Series: Seminars and Colloquia There is a long tradition of Polish-language literature in Belarus, yet to date only a small number of authors have been incorporated into the Belarusian literary canon. Most of them are classified as Polish writers from the Kresy Wschodnie (Eastern Borderlands), the outskirts of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Second Polish Republic. Yet to date only a small number of authors have been incorporated into the Belarusian literary canon. In this presentation, Hanna Yankuta attempted to reinterpret the works of émigré writers from Eastern Belarus in relation to the region’s multilingual legacy. Read more
	How Can Democracy (As We Know It) Survive Digital Platforms and AI?	Thu, 12.02.2026 - Thu, 12.02.2026	Lecture	Ludger Hagedorn Věra JourováMichael Wiesmüller		How Can Democracy (As We Know It) Survive Digital Platforms and AI? Thu, 12.02.2026 - Thu, 12.02.2026 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Věra JourováMichael Wiesmüller Series: Lecture This talk by former EU Commissioner Věra Jourová explored how technological platforms, algorithms, and artificial intelligence shape individuals, society, public discourse, and democratic processes. She also addressed how civic engagement can contribute to upholding democratic principles. Read more
How Can Democracy (As We Know It) Survive Digital Platforms and AI? Thu, 12.02.2026 - Thu, 12.02.2026 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Věra JourováMichael Wiesmüller Series: Lecture This talk by former EU Commissioner Věra Jourová explored how technological platforms, algorithms, and artificial intelligence shape individuals, society, public discourse, and democratic processes. She also addressed how civic engagement can contribute to upholding democratic principles. Read more
	Meeting of Patočka Scholars, Editors, and Translators	Fri, 28.11.2025 - Fri, 28.11.2025	Conferences and Workshops	Erika Abrams Jan Frei Klaus Nellen Ludger Hagedorn Nathalie Frogneux Piotr Augustyniak Robin Pech Sandra Lehmann Stefan Bolea Václav Rut Yannis Ktenas Alžběta DyčkováMiloš Ševčík, Tomas Hermann, Robert Kanócz, Jaroslava Vydrova		Meeting of Patočka Scholars, Editors, and Translators Fri, 28.11.2025 - Fri, 28.11.2025 Speakers: Erika Abrams Jan Frei Klaus Nellen Ludger Hagedorn Nathalie Frogneux Piotr Augustyniak Robin Pech Sandra Lehmann Stefan Bolea Václav Rut Yannis Ktenas Alžběta DyčkováMiloš Ševčík, Tomas Hermann, Robert Kanócz, Jaroslava Vydrova Series: Conferences and Workshops This workshop brought together researchers, editors, and translators who work with the writings of the Czech philosopher Jan Patočka, considered one of the most influential thinkers of 20th-century Central Europe. Read more
Meeting of Patočka Scholars, Editors, and Translators Fri, 28.11.2025 - Fri, 28.11.2025 Speakers: Erika Abrams Jan Frei Klaus Nellen Ludger Hagedorn Nathalie Frogneux Piotr Augustyniak Robin Pech Sandra Lehmann Stefan Bolea Václav Rut Yannis Ktenas Alžběta DyčkováMiloš Ševčík, Tomas Hermann, Robert Kanócz, Jaroslava Vydrova Series: Conferences and Workshops This workshop brought together researchers, editors, and translators who work with the writings of the Czech philosopher Jan Patočka, considered one of the most influential thinkers of 20th-century Central Europe. Read more
	Under the Grey Sky	Thu, 27.11.2025	Visual and Performing Arts	Ludger HagedornMaryna Yakubovich		Under the Grey Sky Thu, 27.11.2025 Speakers: Ludger HagedornMaryna Yakubovich Series: Visual and Performing Arts This gripping feature film is inspired by the true story of Belarusian journalist couple Igor Ilyash and Katsiaryna Andreyeva. After the film screening, IWM Permanent Fellow Ludger Hagedorn was in conversation with Maryna Yakubovich, who plays one of the lead roles in the film. Read more
Under the Grey Sky Thu, 27.11.2025 Speakers: Ludger HagedornMaryna Yakubovich Series: Visual and Performing Arts This gripping feature film is inspired by the true story of Belarusian journalist couple Igor Ilyash and Katsiaryna Andreyeva. After the film screening, IWM Permanent Fellow Ludger Hagedorn was in conversation with Maryna Yakubovich, who plays one of the lead roles in the film. Read more
	Influencing Machine: AI Agents and Humans	Mon, 24.11.2025	Seminars and Colloquia	Ludger Hagedorn Sanja M. Bojanic		Influencing Machine: AI Agents and Humans Mon, 24.11.2025 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Sanja M. Bojanic Series: Seminars and Colloquia In the age of machine learning and large language models, AI agents do not merely assist or augment human activity. Instead, they operate as protocol-governed environments that modulate and structure the very conditions of affectivity, cognition, communication, and labor. To articulate this transformation, Bojanić introduced the concept of Model Context Protocols (MCPs). Read more
Influencing Machine: AI Agents and Humans Mon, 24.11.2025 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Sanja M. Bojanic Series: Seminars and Colloquia In the age of machine learning and large language models, AI agents do not merely assist or augment human activity. Instead, they operate as protocol-governed environments that modulate and structure the very conditions of affectivity, cognition, communication, and labor. To articulate this transformation, Bojanić introduced the concept of Model Context Protocols (MCPs). Read more
	Digital Humanism: First Interdisciplinary Science and Research Conference	Thu, 20.11.2025 - Fri, 21.11.2025	Conferences and Workshops	Hannes Werthner Ludger HagedornJulian Nida-Rümelin, Gry Hasselbalch		Digital Humanism: First Interdisciplinary Science and Research Conference Thu, 20.11.2025 - Fri, 21.11.2025 Speakers: Hannes Werthner Ludger HagedornJulian Nida-Rümelin, Gry Hasselbalch Series: Conferences and Workshops The Digital Humanism: First Interdisciplinary Science and Research Conference provided a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on the profound impact of digitalization, exploring both its promises and risks. The conference welcomed a wide range of research methodologies, from theoretical reflections to empirical studies, fostering a shared understanding that bridges technical and societal viewpoints. Read more
Digital Humanism: First Interdisciplinary Science and Research Conference Thu, 20.11.2025 - Fri, 21.11.2025 Speakers: Hannes Werthner Ludger HagedornJulian Nida-Rümelin, Gry Hasselbalch Series: Conferences and Workshops The Digital Humanism: First Interdisciplinary Science and Research Conference provided a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on the profound impact of digitalization, exploring both its promises and risks. The conference welcomed a wide range of research methodologies, from theoretical reflections to empirical studies, fostering a shared understanding that bridges technical and societal viewpoints. Read more