Encoding Cultures: Sebastian Schmieg | Humans as Software Extensions

Recent advances in the field of artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the way with which we think and act. They give an idea of the fundamental changes that will affect our society in the coming years. The interdisciplinary symposium »Encoding Cultures. Living Amongst Intelligent Machines« brought scientists, programmers and developers, cultural theorists and artists into dialogue with a broader public. The lectures and discussions provide insight into the latest state of research and development in the field of machine learning and ask about the current and long-term effects of this technology on science, business, politics, art and society.

Sebastian Schmieg studied at the University of the Arts Berlin and has worked as an artist, programmer and lecturer since graduating. He deals with digital work, self-optimization, machine vision and writing as well as interventions within algorithmic systems. His work includes videos, artist books, websites, lecture performances, software and installations and has been exhibited internationally at Transmediale, Berlin, Art Center Nabi, Seoul, Bitforms Gallery, New York, and Photographers' Gallery, London. Sebastian Schmieg lives and works in Berlin.

Video documentary:

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Camera: Frenz Jordt
Live-Editing: Moritz Büchner
Editing: Bastian Buchgraber