Is AI Leading Us to Paradise? Mannheim Speech Special with Henning Beck
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Is AI Leading Us to Paradise? An Evening about the Future, Society, and the Power of Ideas
How does Artificial Intelligence change our communication, our society, and culture? The Mannheim Speech Special with Dr. Henning Beck invites you on October 19, 2026, to an engaging conversation about the opportunities, risks, and social consequences of AI. A special event atmosphere is created in the Old Cinema Franklin, blending science, theater, and public dialogue.
When Technology Becomes a Social Question
The focus is on whether Artificial Intelligence is a curse or a blessing. The publicist and neuroscientist Dr. Henning Beck examines the potentials of technology from the perspective of brain research, innovation, and creative thinking. Together with journalist Dietrich Brants, he investigates how AI shapes our interactions and our vision of the future.
Henning Beck Connects Research and Understandable Stories
Dr. Henning Beck studied biochemistry in Tübingen, earned his doctorate in neuroscience, and then worked at the University of California in Berkeley. As an author, columnist, and sought-after speaker, he deals with creativity, innovative learning and working environments, as well as Artificial Intelligence. His popular books have been translated into seven languages. In 2012, he became the German champion in Science Slam.
Dialogue in the Old Cinema Franklin
The Mannheim Speeches have been jointly organized by SRH and the National Theater Mannheim since 2017. Guests from politics, culture, science, and business engage in discussions about social cohesion and how people can stay in conversation despite different perspectives.
The event takes place as part of the anniversary campaign Imagine Futures! for the 75th anniversary of the International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg. After the conversation, a reception with sparkling wine is planned in the theater café, providing an opportunity to exchange thoughts and continue the evening's atmosphere through personal conversations.
Important Notes for Attending the Event
Admission is free, but registration was required. Entry into the venue begins at 6:30 PM, and hall admission is scheduled from 7:00 PM. The event starts at 7:30 PM and is expected to last two hours. The entry confirmation counts as a ticket, either digitally or printed. Free seating is available in the hall. A free cloakroom is provided; paid parking is available in the surrounding area.
Conclusion: The Future is Shaped in Conversation
This event experience connects scientific expertise with social debate and a vibrant theater atmosphere. Those who want to understand Artificial Intelligence not just as a technical tool, but as a shaping force for communication, art, and culture, will experience a focused evening with powerful questions and new impulses in the Old Cinema Franklin.
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