This page was translated automatically using artificial intelligence (DeepL). The German version is binding. More information about automatic translation
News Intranet
This page was translated automatically using artificial intelligence (DeepL). The German version is binding. More information about automatic translation
How does innovation influence our social lives? How is it shifting our traditional values? What impact does AI have, and how do we need to rethink education? These and other questions were the focus of the panel discussion held as part of the ‘isoGPS News Meeting’ on 20 November 2024 at the Stadthalle Chemnitz, which was also open to guests not attending this specialist conference on geometric product specification (GPS).
Alongside Professor Uwe Mahn, Vice-Rector for Research at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, the discussion was joined by Professor Thomas von Unwerth, holder of the Chair in Alternative Vehicle Propulsion at Chemnitz University of Technology and Chairman of the Board of HZwo e. V., Professor Udo Bechtloff, former President of Industrieverein Sachsen 1828 e. V., and Thorsten Engelke, standardisation expert and training specialist at Siemens Energy AG in Mülheim an der Ruhr.
The most prominent guest was Ranga Yogeshwar. A qualified physicist, he is one of Germany’s best-known science journalists and has also presented numerous science programmes.
In his introductory talk, ‘Emil’s World – A Society in Transition’, Yogeshwar took the audience on a personal journey into the future that his grandson Emil is highly likely to experience. From new norms such as artificial intelligence and advances in medicine, through new standards in mobility, nutrition and the world of work, right through to the concept of sustainability, changing values and environments are playing an ever-greater role in our daily lives.
In the ensuing discussion, Professor Mahn emphasised the importance of change as an opportunity. He highlighted the progress made by Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, which offers its students a wide range of innovative degree programmes.
“Experimenting, discovering and exploring possibilities” is important not only during one’s studies, but also when considering whether our education system is equipped to deal with the new circumstances. “We must view education as the key to solving the problems of our time,” said Mahn. “This requires constant renewal of methods and content, as well as the use of modern technology. Today’s young people learn differently and use different methods. It is a matter of recognising connections and drawing the right conclusions.”
The event impressively demonstrated how important it is not only to develop innovations, but also to understand their social implications and actively shape them.