Will technology save us from the dystopian threats of climate change, or is it doing more harm than good? 🌿
Join us for a unique panel discussion on the role of technology in combating the climate crisis, featuring science fiction writers Peter Watts, Klaus Æ. Mogensen, and Amdi Silvestri. These speakers bring a unique perspective to the discussion, with a deep understanding of science and technology, as well as the ability to imagine possible futures and alternative scenarios. By tapping into their insights, we can explore innovative solutions to the complex societal issues related to climate change.
During the panel, our speakers will discuss the technologies we are already using, what's on the horizon, and how these advancements may impact our future. Gain a broader perspective on the technical, cultural, and societal implications of climate change, and how different scenarios might play out in the future.
What is the role of technology in combating the climate crisis, and how can we work together to find innovative solutions to one of the greatest challenges facing our planet? Discover whether there is still hope for a sustainable future or whether we need to turn the science fiction of technological promises into a science fact of action.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: 20. April 2023, 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg
Room: TBA
Registration: https://greenweek23-tech.eventbrite.dk [No sign-up is required. The event is free & open to the public.]
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Peter Watts is a renowned science fiction author and biologist at the University of British Columbia, who has received multiple accolades for his contributions to the field of science fiction. His work has been translated into 22 languages. Watts' books have been praised for their philosophical depth and exploration of complex scientific concepts, making them a valuable addition to undergraduate courses in fields ranging from philosophy to neuropsychology.
Klaus Æ. Mogensen has worked as a professional futurist for more than 20 years, now holding a position as senior futurist at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS), specialising in how future technology will affect our lives and the world in general. He has co-written the books Creative Man (2004) and Modkultur - fra undergrund til bundlinje (2011) and is a regular contributor to CIFS's magazine Farsight. Outside this work, Klaus is a scholar (and occasional writer) of science fiction and fantasy, having edited four different magazines with more than 100 total issues.
Amdi Silvestri is an award-winning Danish science fiction author. Since 2008, he has contributed to numerous anthologies and published twenty books, including a collection of short stories titled "Thoughts about Fleeing" and the novel "Für Elise." Amdi is a five-time winner of the prestigious Danish science fiction award, Niels Klim-prisen, and several of his stories have been translated into English.
ABOUT GREEN WEEK
Green Week is one of the largest student-led events in Copenhagen. We seek to inspire and encourage individuals to shape a sustainable society through their actions and leadership. Therefore, Green Week is a forum for stakeholders across all of society to meet, discuss, and exchange about trends and developments within sustainability, enhance personal transformative capabilities, as well as providing networking and career exploration opportunities to students and young professionals.
