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Science at 12

Prof. Dr. Martina Hessler

(History of Technology, TU Darmstadt)

Sisyphus in the machine room. A history of the fallibility of man and technology. From industrialization to the present day.

The human relationship to technology is characterized by an alarming imbalance: People appear
to be flawed beings, they make mistakes and do stupid things, while their machines and technologies
are seen precisely as overcoming their weaknesses. Martina Hessler tells the impressive story of this
powerful idea, in which human fallibility is stubbornly combined with technological perfection
. (Publisher Beck)

Prof.in Dr. Martina Hessler

Saturdays at 12

In recurring events, we offer readings, music and science in exciting lectures for all interested parties.

Everything at a glance

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    Event date
    31.05.2025 / 12:00 noon

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    Venue
    University of Siegen
    Seminar Center Campus Unteres Schloss, US-S 002,
    Obergraben25, 57072 Siegen

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    Event format
    Cultural event

Further information

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    Speaker(s)
    Prof. Dr. Martina Hessler (TU Darmstadt)
    Moderation: Ralph Dreher

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    Organizer
    House of Science

Veranstaltungsort

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Directions

Universität Siegen

Obergraben 25

57072 Siegen