re:publica 17 - Business & Work

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re:publica 17 - Business & Work

Beyond the Industry 4.0, Internet of Things or Big Data buzzwords: these terms are standard in the discussion of how new technologies will change our daily life, particularly in the context of work. But, simply name dropping doesn't really help us to understand what and how exactly technology is changing in our world of work.

Episodes

  1. 05/10/2017

    "Digitalisierung im Grünen" - IPGarten - Der Garten der Zukunft schon heute

    Philipp Wodara Kurzbeschreibung Der IPGarten ist ein Online-Garten - digital gesteuert und analog bewirtschaftet. Er schafft eine neue Möglichkeit für eine transparente Lebensmittelproduktion und fördert das Wertebewusstsein für eine selbstorganisierte und gesunde Ernährung. Du als  IPGärtner*innen bekommst die Möglichkeit, deine eigenen Lebensmittel über das Internet zu produzieren. Online erstellst du den Pflanzplan, düngst und bewässerst, dabei beobachtest du das Wachstum deiner Pflanzen. Per Knopfdruck bestellst du gärtnerische Dienstleistungen. Die IPGärtner*innen entdecken und lernen das Gärtnern neu und teilen ihr Wissen und ihren Ernteertrag mit Familie, Freund*innen und Kolleg*innen. Hintergrund Der Zugang zum eigenen Gemüsegarten ist heute in Deutschland, Europa und den meisten Teilen der industrialisierten Welt nur wenigen Menschen möglich. Dies gilt vor allem für jene mit Wohnsitz in städtischen Ballungsgebieten. Die stetige Entfremdung vom Gemüsegarten steht im engen Zusammenhang mit dem Verlust der Kenntnis über die Herkunft und Produktionsweise von Nahrungsmitteln. Als Verbraucher wissen wir heute praktisch nicht mehr, wie ein Boden vorbereitet, wie gesät oder angepflanzt, wie gepflegt und geerntet wird. Das Supermarktregal bietet den einzigen Berührungspunkt mit der Wertschöpfungskette (abgesehen von der Entsorgung bzw. Wiederverwertung der Rohstoffe durch die Abfallwirtschaft). Der „industrialisierte Mensch“ versucht sich bestenfalls anhand von Siegeln und Schlagwörtern, sowie der äußeren Erscheinung und des Preises des Produkts eine möglichst objektive Meinung desselben zu bilden, um eine Kaufentscheidung herbeizuführen.

    30 min
  2. 05/10/2017

    Can your boss spy on you at work? Right to privacy in the digital workplace.

    Kilian Vieth, Joanna Bronowicka If you work in Europe, your privacy at the workplace might depend on the upcoming ruling of the the European Court of Human Rights in the Barbulescu case. Barnulescu was a Romanian engineer fired in 2007 for chatting online with his fiancée at work. Due to be issued this year, the ruling will define the meaning of privacy at work for employees in the 47 countries that have ratified the European Convention of Human Rights. In the decade since Barbulescu was fired, the pace of technological change has accelerated. Today, the technologies used to supervise employees at work include not only software for monitoring computers, phones and emails of the employees but also cameras, microphones, biometric devices, and GPS receivers. As the digitisation of work advances, the social and legal norms about privacy and surveillance at workplace are still in flux. And the national, European and international laws are slow to adapt to these technological changes. As the challenges of workplace surveillance become more apparent, it is clear that the patchwork legislation does not adequately meet the needs of European workers who do not want to completely forgo their privacy at work. The current legal and political framework favors corporate interests, undermines the right to privacy, and perpetuates gender inequality and other forms of discrimination. We need to explore the impact of technology on power relations at work to ensure that workers' rights are adequately protected in the digital age.

    29 min
  3. 05/10/2017

    RDR 2017 Findings: Internet and Telco companies’ respect for Privacy and Freedom of Expression (en)

    Lisa Gutermuth, Ilana Ullman Ranking Digital Rights evaluates internet, mobile, and telecommunications’ companies commitments, policies, and practices affecting users’ freedom of expression and privacy.  This work has served as a roadmap for corporations to follow to improve disclosure and practices, and has proven useful for researchers, responsible investors, and civil society groups to take further in their own contexts.  The 2017 Corporate Accountability Index was released March 23, 2017. This year, we looked at some of the world’s largest tech companies: 12 Internet companies and 10 telecommunications headquartered and with operations around the world. Jointly these companies serve billions of customers, and have great impact on the human rights of their users.  We also added some new dimensions to the research: The 2017 Index includes a new area of evaluation, covering “mobile ecosystems,” including Google’s Android, Apple iOS, and Samsung’s implementation of Android.  We’ve also added new companies  headquartered in countries such as Russia and China, to further identify jurisdictional influence on company disclosure.  Additionally, our updated methodology includes indicators that further examine network shutdowns, encryption practices, and the influence of good security practices on privacy. In this talk, we will present key findings and highlights of the 2017 Index, as well as the lessons learned in adding new dimensions to the methodology.  It will also provide an opportunity for re:publica attendees to have a conversation with the RDR team people who produced the Index.

    22 min

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Beyond the Industry 4.0, Internet of Things or Big Data buzzwords: these terms are standard in the discussion of how new technologies will change our daily life, particularly in the context of work. But, simply name dropping doesn't really help us to understand what and how exactly technology is changing in our world of work.

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