Quantum Social Lab: Mapping Challenges and Opportunities of Quantum Based Technologies

What it is about

You work interdisciplinarily on the societal impacts and options for action in connection with quantum technologies, with a focus on quantum communication. In the end you will be able to recognize social implications, assess their effects using human rights and ethics frameworks, and estimate political options for the use or regulation of the technology.

What you will be able to do

• Identify social implications of quantum-based technologies
• Evaluate social effects using human rights and ethics frameworks
• Anticipate political options and interventions for the use and regulation of quantum technologies

What the module consists of

• BlockseminarProcessing and discussion of social aspects of quantum-based technologies
• Student presentationsIn-depth thematic analyses (literature, surveys, interviews) to contribute own perspectives
• Lecturer talksIntroduction to fundamentals, frameworks and problem-solving approaches as a basis for discussions

Teaching method

• Impulse lectures / LecturesProvide the foundation and introduce analysis and assessment frameworks
• Student presentations and group workAllow qualitative deep dives, discussion and contribution of own perspectives
• Literature study / InterviewsBasis for thematic deepening and the elaboration of project contributions