The future waits for us in plural. This finding does not come from science fiction literature or the next parallel universe, where, according to the assumption of cosmologists, an exact copy of you is just reading this article. At the newly established Institute for Technology Futures (ITZ) of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), relationships of technology, society, and culture in technology development processes are studied. These studies yield new perspectives for current technology debates of e.g. future energy or mobility systems.
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In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.