Everyday Algorithms

Fading Memroies - Algorithmen im Alltag © Goethe-Institut. Design: Heike Sinn

Algorithms: they determine our search results, write journalistic texts and calculate the shortest way to our destination. They are hidden in countless electronic devices, which are increasingly connected – not only to the Internet, but also to each other. What are the consequences for our everyday lives?

A world of codes: In the “Open Codes. Living in digital worlds” exhibition at the ZKM | Zentrum für Kunst und Medien Karlsruhe visitors undergo a digital transformation. © ZKM | Karlsruhe, Foto: Felix Grünschloß

Artificial Intelligence
 Coding Art

If you think art and robotics have nothing in common, think again. Artificial intelligence is a tool for creative minds, and increasingly their competition. The digital revolution also provides art with plenty of fodder for critical reflection.
Data journalism is a new trend Photo (detail): © ldprod - Fotolia.com

Data Journalism
 Data with a Story to Tell

Data are the raw materials of our modern, digital times. In the field of journalism the masses of data have brought about new modes of researching and publishing formats. In Germany, too, data journalism is on a roll.

Bots can spread campaign slogans. Photo (detail): © fotohansel - Fotolia.com

Social Bots
 The power of opinion robots

They can spread messages, interact with users, and even write texts. Are programmed user profiles on social networks also able to influence political decision-making?

Openly available administrative data Photo (detail): © leowolfert

Open Data in Germany
 More Transparency and Democracy

Authorities publish their data without any restrictions, your average man or woman in the street, as well as programmers, can make use of them – that is the core idea behind Open Data. For quite a few years now in Germany the topic has been gaining momentum.

Computer data Photo (detail): © Dmitry Nikolaev – Fotolia.com

Algorithms and the Freedom of Choice
 The Computerised Self

Computer programs create user profiles and determine the role we play on the Internet and our online behaviour patterns. Are algorithms causing us to lose our freedom of choice? This discussion also applies to users in Germany who above all see the advantages.

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