Design Object: Human Artificial Intelligence in the Tension Between Progress and Responsibility

Designing the Human? AI Between Progress and Responsibility

On 25 February (10:00–16:00), the 11th Transfer Conference “eHealth & Society” will explore a provocative question: What happens when the human being becomes a design object?

Under the title “Designobjekt Mensch”, the conference examines how artificial intelligence, medical innovation, and digital technologies are reshaping concepts of health, identity, and self-determination. From AI-assisted diagnostics and robotic surgery to social media filters, virtual avatars, longevity trends, and personalized medicine, the boundaries between enhancement, optimization, and societal pressure are increasingly blurred. 🌐✨

Bringing together experts from medicine, computer science, public health, ethics, sociology, psychology, and social work, the event will critically discuss both the opportunities and ethical dilemmas of digital transformation in healthcare. The concept of the “Augmented Doctor” will be explored alongside pressing questions: Who designs whom? Does AI empower human agency — or redefine norms and expectations?

With new institutional partners and high-level public patronage, this year’s conference promises an interdisciplinary and forward-looking dialogue on how technological innovation can be aligned with social responsibility. ⚖️🏥

Register until 20 February 2026

Location: Munich and online