A new model of open dialogue on societal responsibility between technologists, academics, artists, designers, and other public interest-minded thinkers and doers, presented by swissnex San Francisco and inspired by the preamble of the Swiss Constitution.
Amid critical press reports, public hearings, and internal protests at tech companies, Silicon Valley has entered a new era of societal responsibility. Yet, how can we put fundamental values and rights at the core of technology and foster responsible innovation?
This fall, swissnex invites you to take an “ethical pause” to consider the implications of science and technology in the public sphere. Titled swissnex Salon, our two-month series of activities envisions a shift from the dominant view of innovation as a means to create economic value, towards a source of societal value.
The program of events, workshops, and residencies at Pier 17 takes inspiration from the preamble of the Swiss Constitution, more specifically from five “values” articulated in its text related to: openness, diversity, well-being, freedom, and responsibility towards future generations (read the full values here).
The values are intended as a starting point for an open dialogue bridging Switzerland and Silicon Valley: a collaborative platform that includes multiple perspectives, provides a critical lens on possible emergent futures, and explores responsibility for the benefit of all.
Program
Friday, October 5, 6:30-11pm
Through talks with high-level speakers and sets of smaller activities, we open the conversation on the theme of responsibility toward creation, endeavoring to define the values and questions that will guide the Salon.
Saturday, October 6, 11am-6pm
A full program of talks and activities, which offer in-depth discussions of the individual values of the Salon — openness, diversity, well-being, freedom, and next generations.
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Amid critical press reports, public hearings, and internal protests at tech companies, Silicon Valley has entered a new era of societal responsibility. Yet, how can we put fundamental values and rights at the core of technology and foster responsible innovation?
This fall, swissnex invites you to take an “ethical pause” to consider the implications of science and technology in the public sphere. Titled swissnex Salon, our two-month series of activities envisions a shift from the dominant view of innovation as a means to create economic value, towards a source of societal value.
The program of events, workshops, and residencies at Pier 17 takes inspiration from the preamble of the Swiss Constitution, more specifically from five “values” articulated in its text related to: openness, diversity, well-being, freedom, and responsibility towards future generations (read the full values here).
The values are intended as a starting point for an open dialogue bridging Switzerland and Silicon Valley: a collaborative platform that includes multiple perspectives, provides a critical lens on possible emergent futures, and explores responsibility for the benefit of all.
Program
Friday, October 5, 6:30-11pm
Through talks with high-level speakers and sets of smaller activities, we open the conversation on the theme of responsibility toward creation, endeavoring to define the values and questions that will guide the Salon.
Saturday, October 6, 11am-6pm
A full program of talks and activities, which offer in-depth discussions of the individual values of the Salon — openness, diversity, well-being, freedom, and next generations.
A new model of open dialogue on societal responsibility between technologists, academics, artists, designers, and other public interest-minded thinkers and doers, presented by swissnex San Francisco and inspired by the preamble of the Swiss Constitution.
Amid critical press reports, public hearings, and internal protests at tech companies, Silicon Valley has entered a new era of societal responsibility. Yet, how can we put fundamental values and rights at the core of technology and foster responsible innovation?
This fall, swissnex invites you to take an “ethical pause” to consider the implications of science and technology in the public sphere. Titled swissnex Salon, our two-month series of activities envisions a shift from the dominant view of innovation as a means to create economic value, towards a source of societal value.
The program of events, workshops, and residencies at Pier 17 takes inspiration from the preamble of the Swiss Constitution, more specifically from five “values” articulated in its text related to: openness, diversity, well-being, freedom, and responsibility towards future generations (read the full values here).
The values are intended as a starting point for an open dialogue bridging Switzerland and Silicon Valley: a collaborative platform that includes multiple perspectives, provides a critical lens on possible emergent futures, and explores responsibility for the benefit of all.
Program
Friday, October 5, 6:30-11pm
Through talks with high-level speakers and sets of smaller activities, we open the conversation on the theme of responsibility toward creation, endeavoring to define the values and questions that will guide the Salon.
Saturday, October 6, 11am-6pm
A full program of talks and activities, which offer in-depth discussions of the individual values of the Salon — openness, diversity, well-being, freedom, and next generations.
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Amid critical press reports, public hearings, and internal protests at tech companies, Silicon Valley has entered a new era of societal responsibility. Yet, how can we put fundamental values and rights at the core of technology and foster responsible innovation?
This fall, swissnex invites you to take an “ethical pause” to consider the implications of science and technology in the public sphere. Titled swissnex Salon, our two-month series of activities envisions a shift from the dominant view of innovation as a means to create economic value, towards a source of societal value.
The program of events, workshops, and residencies at Pier 17 takes inspiration from the preamble of the Swiss Constitution, more specifically from five “values” articulated in its text related to: openness, diversity, well-being, freedom, and responsibility towards future generations (read the full values here).
The values are intended as a starting point for an open dialogue bridging Switzerland and Silicon Valley: a collaborative platform that includes multiple perspectives, provides a critical lens on possible emergent futures, and explores responsibility for the benefit of all.
Program
Friday, October 5, 6:30-11pm
Through talks with high-level speakers and sets of smaller activities, we open the conversation on the theme of responsibility toward creation, endeavoring to define the values and questions that will guide the Salon.
Saturday, October 6, 11am-6pm
A full program of talks and activities, which offer in-depth discussions of the individual values of the Salon — openness, diversity, well-being, freedom, and next generations.
show less
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Pier 17, Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94111
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