The Futurium is the House of Futures, where the question “How do we want to live?” takes centre stage. It sees itself as a place for reflection and discussion on the challenges and opportunities of the future. The permanent exhibition is divided into three sections: People, Nature and Technology. In addition, there is a lab and an events forum, as well as a wide range of digital formats. Admission is free.
Corpus Deliciti: Security, Control, and Freedom in the AI Society
In the near future, the social system known as “Method” fulfills what people have long dreamed of: health and maximum safety for everyone. But when her brother is accused of murder, scientist Mia Holl begins to have doubts—about a system that allows for no doubt. On October 1, 2026, CORPUS DELICTI hits theaters—a film adaptation of the bestselling novel of the same name by Juli Zeh. This is a good opportunity to explore, together with director Lena Stahl and the chair of the European Ethics Commission, Prof. Dr. Christiane Woopen, the social issues raised by the film.
CORPUS DELICTI paints a picture of a data-driven society in which health, optimization, surveillance, and scientific rationality become the standard. The film creates a space to discuss self-determination, technocracy, power, and humanity—and how we want to shape the relationship between humans and technology in the future.
The discussion will focus on current developments in AI and digitalization: When do we trust technical systems more than people? How much freedom are we willing to give up for the sake of health? When does self-optimization become a societal compulsion? Who decides which body is considered “healthy” or “normal”? And who controls the data, technologies, and narratives that will shape the world of tomorrow?
Guests
-> Lena Stahl, director and screenwriter of CORPUS DELICTI
-> Prof. Dr. Christiane Woopen, Chair of the European Ethics Committee
Moderator
-> Andrea Thilo, film producer, host, and journalist
Information
-> Venue: Forum
-> Format: Panel discussion with film clips to illustrate the content
-> Admission: €5; no discounts
-> Registration is required
-> A ticket is required
-> Recommended age: 12 and up
-> Duration: 90 minutes
-> Event language: German
-> Translation into German Sign Language
Accessibility
-> We are a wheelchair-accessible venue.
-> Spaces without seating are available for people in wheelchairs.
The future is for everyone! The Futurium aims to be accessible to all. If you have any additional accessibility needs, please let us know. We’ll do our best to accommodate them: info@futurium.de
Here you’ll find all the information about accessibility: https://futurium.de/de/barrierefreiheit
Photos and Videos
Photos and videos will be taken during the event. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please let us know in advance.
Tickets
-> You’ll need a ticket for this event.
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