Third Nature?
Synthetic Life Design in Art and Ethics

The event focusses on a presentation of art and two keynotes…

“Synthetic Life: The Ethics and Aesthetics of Creation”

Prof. Dr. Anna Smajdor (Practical Philosophy, University of Oslo)

"Billions of Heartbeats, One Nature"

Prof. Andreas Greiner (Multidisciplinary Artist, Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design, Kiel)

… followed by a discussion with

• • Prof. Dr. Anna Smajdor (Practical Philosophy, University of Oslo)
  • Prof. Andreas Greiner (Multidisciplinary Artist, Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design, Kiel)
  • Prof. Dr. Boas Pucker (Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, University of Bonn)
  • Prof. Dr. Matthias Braun (Social Ethics, University of Bonn)

Together, we will explore questions like, e.g.

What might a "Third Nature" be?

Does synthetic biology challenge the boundary between nature and artefact?

What responsibilities arise when life is not merely modified, but deliberately designed?

What role should the arts, philosophy, theology, and the natural sciences play in shaping public debates about emerging biotechnologies?

How is the creative practice of art remodeled by synthetic life design?