The Hard Problem of Political Philosophy of TechnologyCarl Mitcham (Colorado School of Mines)
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SPT Launch Event: Political Philosophy of Engineering & Technology (PPET) — Special Interest Group (SIG)
Technological and engineering choices increasingly shape political institutions, concepts, and collective life. The Political Philosophy of Engineering & Technology SIG provides a forum for interdisciplinary exchange on how technology is shaped by politics—and how power structures are shaped by technology.
Launch lecture
We are pleased to launch the SIG with Prof. Carl Mitcham (Colorado School of Mines):
“The Hard Problem in Political Philosophy of Technology”
A lecture on the fundamental difficulty of governing technology within states—and the further complexities that arise in international relations.
Format
Keynote + discussion, followed by a 15-minute networking conversation hosted by Dr Lukas Fuchs (University of Stirling) and Dr Giovanni Frigo (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology):
“Toward a Political Philosophy of Engineering & Technology: A Roadmap.”
Date & time
26 January 2026 | 16:00–17:30 CET (UTC+1)
Registration
Please register via Zoom to receive your personal access link: https://technion.zoom.us/meeting/register/U-P-5frORi20YvnWYHEIPQ
Chairs: Paige Benton; Avigail Ferdman; Michael W. Schmidt
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