In collaboration with the Copenhagen Public Libraries, Human Futures invites you to an event where researchers and Danish authors together will investigate the posthuman in literature. The posthuman is a broad term, which in many ways depicts a new way of viewing human nature. Among other things, it describes a dismissal of humans as rationalized individuals, wipes out the lines between culture and nature and depicts humans as machines. In other words: human nature is under pressure.

The event will include three talks by Cathrine Hasse (AU), Charlotte Engberg (RUC) and Mads Rosendahl Thomsen (AU). Furthermore, the authors Lone Hørslev, Merete Pryds Helle and Ida Marie Hede will each give their take on the posthuman.

Program

16.00-17.30: three talks by researchers

• Cathrine Hasse, AU: About the notion “The Posthuman”

• Charlotte Engberg, RUC: The new protagonists

• Mads Rosendahl Thomsen, AU: Presentation of the anthology ‘Grænseløs? Menneske, Teknologi og Fremtid’

17.30-17.45: Coffee break

17.45-19.00: The posthuman and writing - three authors

• Merete Pryds Helle

• Lone Hørslev

• Ida Marie Hede

19.00-19.15: open debate with the audience

The event is free, and all are welcome.

For more information please visit the library website or join the event on Facebook.

NB: the event is in Danish