Scientific and technological progress does not only improve our lives, but frequently has unexpected and often undesirable effects. At ITAS, we contribute to realizing its potential while minimizing its risks.
Our addressees are politics, business, and society – the actors who shape scientific and technological progress. We offer them knowledge for action and point out possible solutions to global challenges.
A list presented by science minister Petra Olschowski shows how researchers in Baden-Württemberg are helping to replace fossil fuels with sustainable alternatives. ITAS is involved in projects on sustainable power grids and on the municipal heating transition.
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Daniel Sloot joined the ITAS as a new professor in July 2026. The doctor of environmental psychology is establishing a research group that looks into the perception of energy systems, for example through large-scale public surveys.
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Do automated systems help reduce hate speech on social media? Or do they themselves create new injustices? ITAS investigates how AI agents influence debates and develops criteria for the democratic use of this technology.
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Just like technology assessment, science fiction also aims to explore the futures of technology – albeit in very different ways. The current TATuP Special topic highlights the potential that lies in combining these two approaches.
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“Good food should be a source of enjoyment – and it should sustain our planet. To achieve this, we urgently need to transform our food system. I am particularly interested in how public catering can act as a powerful lever for change. In close collaboration with partners in the field, I am testing innovative sustainable practices in everyday kitchen life and using them to develop ideas for a more sustainable food system.”
Franziska Bürker
Expert for sustainable nutrition