Department of Speculative Transformation
About
The Department of Speculative Transformation serves as a cutting-edge research hub dedicated to exploring the possibilities of technology, infrastructure, and society in the future. It stands out in Germany for it is distinctive approach, combining expertise from various fields such as engineering, mathematics, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, construction, environmental sciences, and medicine. By leveraging this interdisciplinary collaboration, the center tackles pressing societal issues that arise at the crossroads of people, technology, society, and the environment.
In addition to addressing current challenges, our department also places great emphasis on fostering speculative intersectional practices. These practices aim to cultivate sustainability, diversity, and social responsibility in the design and development of new technologies. Through our research, we aim to promote forward-thinking and imaginative approaches that aspire to a future where technology and its collaborative development serves as a driver for change that positively impacts the entire planet.
Vision
The Anthropocene era represents a time where nature and human beings (culture, technology, society) are closely intertwined, influencing everything from global climate change to nanotechnologies. To navigate these complexities, it’s crucial to reevaluate our approach to designing technology and infrastructure with an emphasis on justice, diversity, sustainability, and equitability. This requires a blend of humanistic inquiry and scientific experimentation to address the vast scale and intricacy of the Anthropocene. The center’s philosophy is influenced by the most recent concept of „wissenschaft,“ which seeks to create new knowledge models beyond immediate functionality and encourages the convergence of sciences and humanities. The focus lies on speculative design practices, model building, and simulation, emphasizing the importance of imagination and representation in understanding and reshaping the world. The center aims to link natural sciences and humanities in order to foster new design and engineering models, asserting the vitality and interplay of both ideas and materials.
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Team
Research Coordination: Dr. Robert Fischer
Organizational Coordination: Maria Matthes
Interdisciplinary Navigator, Social Sciences: Michaela Büsse
Interdisciplinary Navigator, Mat/Nat: Lorenzo Guiducci
Coordination COSMO: Katharina Porepp
Public Relations: Teresa Kamphausen
Activities
Our Activities section offers a comprehensive overview of the department’s multifaceted engagements. Here you’ll find a detailed overview of our department’s work. This includes projects, seminars, workshops, field research, and recommended events. Our endeavors aim to critically examine and challenge the paradigms at the nexus of technology, humans, society, and the environment. Through these activities, we cultivate a space for the exchange of diverse perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities inherent in speculative transformation. We invite scholars, stakeholders and research enthusiasts alike to pursue this section for insights into our methodological approach and ongoing academic discourses.
News
Welcome to the News Section of the Department of Speculative Transformation! In this special section, we present the latest updates, discoveries and findings from our research center. Stay updated on our interdisciplinary research hub’s latest advancements and explore a future where technology fosters positive global change.
Projects
Welcome to the Projects section of the Department of Speculative Transformation (DST) Research Hub. Here, you will find an array of innovative and transformative research initiatives that we are actively involved in. Our projects demonstrate the exceptional range and depth of our interdisciplinary collaboration, embodying our commitment to exploring the intersection of technology, society, and the environment. Each project reflects our dedication to fostering speculative intersectional practices, envisioning a sustainable, diverse, and socially responsible future. Dive into our collection of ongoing and completed projects to understand the scope of our transformative work.
