Computational Social Science
@coss-eth.bsky.social
Professorship of Computational Social Science (COSS) at ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
Digital Democracy | Agent-Based Modeling | Participatory Approaches
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Digital Democracy | Agent-Based Modeling | Participatory Approaches
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www.coss.ethz.ch
www.youtube.com/@COSS_eth
Emerging Cybernetic Societies in the Age of Nano-, Neuro- and Quantum Technologies
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Emerging Cybernetic Societies in the Age of Nano-, Neuro- and Quantum Technologies
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November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Emerging Cybernetic Societies in the Age of Nano-, Neuro- and Quantum Technologies
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The Digital Manifesto
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The Digital Manifesto
There Was This Article In Scientific American
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November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Digital Manifesto
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"Seither arbeitet man an „nicht-invasiven Neurotechnologien“, d.h. am Auslesen von Gedanken und ihrer Manipulation schon im Entstehungsprozess. Was dies für die Menschenrechte und die Zukunft unserer Demokratie bedeutet, soll in diesem Beitrag beleuchtet werden."
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(PDF) 10 Jahre Digital-Manifest: Das Ringen um Menschenrechte und Demokratie geht weiter
PDF | Vor 10 Jahren erschien im Spektrum der Wissenschaft das „Digital-Manifest: Digitale Demokratie statt Datendiktatur“. Es kritisierte die digitale... | Find, read and cite all the research you nee...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"Seither arbeitet man an „nicht-invasiven Neurotechnologien“, d.h. am Auslesen von Gedanken und ihrer Manipulation schon im Entstehungsprozess. Was dies für die Menschenrechte und die Zukunft unserer Demokratie bedeutet, soll in diesem Beitrag beleuchtet werden."
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Less known uses of AI for governance
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Congratulations to the 5th anniversary of the AI Center!
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Congratulations to the 5th anniversary of the AI Center!
Less Known (Possible) Uses of AI for Governance
YouTube video by Computational Social Science ETH
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November 13, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Less known uses of AI for governance
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Congratulations to the 5th anniversary of the AI Center!
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Congratulations to the 5th anniversary of the AI Center!
10 Jahre Digital-Manifest: Das Ringen um Menschenrechte und Demokratie geht weiter
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(PDF) 10 Jahre Digital-Manifest: Das Ringen um Menschenrechte und Demokratie geht weiter
PDF | Vor 10 Jahren erschien im Spektrum der Wissenschaft das „Digital-Manifest: Digitale Demokratie statt Datendiktatur“. Es kritisierte die digitale... | Find, read and cite all the research you nee...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:17 AM
10 Jahre Digital-Manifest: Das Ringen um Menschenrechte und Demokratie geht weiter
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Society 5.0: The Digital Revolution for Dessert - Literally Food for Thought
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Society 5.0: The Digital Revolution for Dessert - Literally Food for Thought
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October 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Society 5.0: The Digital Revolution for Dessert - Literally Food for Thought
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Emerging Cybernetic Societies in the Age of Nano-, Neuro-and Quantum Technologies: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Issues
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October 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Emerging Cybernetic Societies in the Age of Nano-, Neuro-and Quantum Technologies: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Issues
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“Internet of Bodies” & Society 5.0 merge biotech, nano- & neurotech, with the possibility of creating digital twins of ourselves. Massive potential—but also massive risk.
Internet of Bodies und Gesellschaft 5.0: Informationelle Selbstbestimmung für den digitalen Zwilling
2015, vor fast 10 Jahren, erschien das DigitalManifest. Eindringlich warnte es damals vor Scoring, also der Bewertung von Menschen, und vor Big Nudging, eine...
table.media
July 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
“Internet of Bodies” & Society 5.0 merge biotech, nano- & neurotech, with the possibility of creating digital twins of ourselves. Massive potential—but also massive risk.
Digital, nano, bio & neuro techs are converging—transforming medicine, brain-computer interfaces & more. But without global regulation, risks like surveillance, hacking & misuse grow.
Digi, Nano, Bio, Neuro – oder warum uns konvergierende Technologien kümmern sollten
Dirk Helbing rechnet damit, dass digitale Technologien künftig auch den menschlichen Körper immer tiefer durchdringen werden. Für die Risiken sieht er die Gesellschaft jedoch schlecht gewappnet. Um...
ethz.ch
July 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Digital, nano, bio & neuro techs are converging—transforming medicine, brain-computer interfaces & more. But without global regulation, risks like surveillance, hacking & misuse grow.
In today’s digital age, you are the target — algorithms can craft a “digital twin” of your habits to micro‑target political messaging. This isn’t just annoying ads—it can shake the foundation of democracy.
Sie sind das Ziel! – Schweizer Monat
Die Digitalisierung erweitert die Möglichkeiten der Werbewirtschaft, uns zu manipulieren. Wie man es besser macht, zeigt ein Projekt in Aarau.
schweizermonat.ch
July 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
In today’s digital age, you are the target — algorithms can craft a “digital twin” of your habits to micro‑target political messaging. This isn’t just annoying ads—it can shake the foundation of democracy.
Surveillance State or Digital Democracy? Join the discussion on whether AI-powered tech enhances civic engagement—or undermines it. A timely debate on privacy, power, and public voice.
Überwachungsstaat oder digitale Demokratie? – Dirk Helbing
Wie wir als WählerInnen manipuliert werden | Wie kann die Demokratie in der Schweiz verbessert werden? | Das öffentliche Angebot der ETH Zürich | Die Univers...
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July 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Surveillance State or Digital Democracy? Join the discussion on whether AI-powered tech enhances civic engagement—or undermines it. A timely debate on privacy, power, and public voice.
How do bots affect public opinion?
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July 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
How do bots affect public opinion?
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Can AI and direct democracy coexist? In Switzerland, AI is already used to detect and combat hate speech online. But how can technology align with citizen participation? A thought-provoking look at the balance between innovation and democracy.
Können KI und direkte Demokratie nebeneinander bestehen?
Nach den USA (vielleicht) auch in der Schweiz: Algorithmen und Big Data könnten in der Politik zum Einsatz kommen.
www.swissinfo.ch
July 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Can AI and direct democracy coexist? In Switzerland, AI is already used to detect and combat hate speech online. But how can technology align with citizen participation? A thought-provoking look at the balance between innovation and democracy.
Cities are at the forefront of climate action. Instead of symbolic 'climate emergencies,' we need 'climate democracy'—a collaborative, transparent approach that empowers citizens and fosters sustainable urban solutions.
Klimademokratie statt Klimanotstand – die Städte sind gefragt
Der Klimawandel hat urbane Ursachen und globale Folgen: Städte sind für beinahe die Hälfte der globalen Treibhausgasemissionen verantwortlich. Sie werden zu den grossen Verlierern gehören, wenn sie…
www.nzz.ch
July 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Cities are at the forefront of climate action. Instead of symbolic 'climate emergencies,' we need 'climate democracy'—a collaborative, transparent approach that empowers citizens and fosters sustainable urban solutions.
Check out "The algorithm game" by Cesare Carissimo!
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June 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Check out "The algorithm game" by Cesare Carissimo!
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Digital assistant could help users control and protect their data. Such tools could enable transparency and ethical data practices, fostering a "digital trust society" to safeguard democracy!
Facebook-Skandal: Experte rät zu digitalem Datenassistenten
Müssen auf den Datenskandal bei Facebook Regulierungen folgen? Ja, so der Experte Dirk Helbing. Er fordert eine neue „digitale Kultur“.
www.abendblatt.de
June 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Digital assistant could help users control and protect their data. Such tools could enable transparency and ethical data practices, fostering a "digital trust society" to safeguard democracy!
AI models, like ChatGPT and Llama 2, tend to favor mainstream political options. In this study, AI showed more consistent decision-making patterns compared to humans in urban planning choices.
AI would vote for mainstream parties, shows Swiss experiment
ETH Zurich scientist Joshua Yang explains how artificial intelligence will change democracy.
www.swissinfo.ch
June 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
AI models, like ChatGPT and Llama 2, tend to favor mainstream political options. In this study, AI showed more consistent decision-making patterns compared to humans in urban planning choices.
A digital upgrade for democracy: E-voting, digital participation, and greater transparency – how technology can strengthen democracy!
Digitales Upgrade für die Demokratie
Experten fordern mehr Bürgerbeteiligung und ethische Werte in einer datengestützten Gesellschaft
www.derstandard.at
June 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
A digital upgrade for democracy: E-voting, digital participation, and greater transparency – how technology can strengthen democracy!
Blind trust in smart technologies risks eroding democracy. We need a "Digital Democracy 2.0" that prioritizes diversity, citizen participation, and collective intelligence to counteract surveillance and inequality.
Demokratie 4.0 - Archiv | Wiener Zeitung
Von Eva Stanzl
www.wienerzeitung.at
June 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Blind trust in smart technologies risks eroding democracy. We need a "Digital Democracy 2.0" that prioritizes diversity, citizen participation, and collective intelligence to counteract surveillance and inequality.
The digital revolution could undermine democracy if not carefully managed. In this article Prof. Helbing advocates for a "Digital Democracy 2.0" that prioritizes diversity, collective intelligence, and citizen participation.
Dirk Helbing: "Wir müssen die Demokratie digital neu erfinden"
Der Komplexitätsforscher Dirk Helbing warnt vor den Risiken der digitalen Revolution. Er arbeitet am Entwurf einer Gesellschaft, in der die Bürger selbst Daten sammeln und ein neues Finanzsystem…
www.derstandard.at
June 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The digital revolution could undermine democracy if not carefully managed. In this article Prof. Helbing advocates for a "Digital Democracy 2.0" that prioritizes diversity, collective intelligence, and citizen participation.
The Digital Manifesto warns of a "data dictatorship" driven by AI & algorithms. Nine European experts call for a strategy to protect freedom & democracy in the digital age.
Das Digital-Manifest
Eine neue Aufklärung
www.spektrum.de
June 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The Digital Manifesto warns of a "data dictatorship" driven by AI & algorithms. Nine European experts call for a strategy to protect freedom & democracy in the digital age.
Surveillance capitalism is threatening democracy. In this article, Dirk Helbing warns how mass data collection enables manipulation, erodes privacy, and puts freedom at risk. Orwell and Huxley were right—just earlier than we thought.
Die Datensammelwut gefährdet die Demokratie
Täglich werden über jeden von uns Megabytes an Daten gespeichert. Internetgiganten könnten dadurch ein totalitäres Netzwerk schaffen.
www.sueddeutsche.de
June 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Surveillance capitalism is threatening democracy. In this article, Dirk Helbing warns how mass data collection enables manipulation, erodes privacy, and puts freedom at risk. Orwell and Huxley were right—just earlier than we thought.
Exploring the future of governance with #DigitalDemocracy! We are pushing the boundaries of tech, democracy, and decision-making in the digital age. Check out how innovations in digital platforms can reshape public participation and transparency!
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Computational Social Science
coss.ethz.ch
June 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Exploring the future of governance with #DigitalDemocracy! We are pushing the boundaries of tech, democracy, and decision-making in the digital age. Check out how innovations in digital platforms can reshape public participation and transparency!
coss.ethz.ch/research/Dig...
coss.ethz.ch/research/Dig...
Check out "Back to the Future " by Dirk Helbing
Back to the Future - Dirk Helbing
Presentation by Dirk Helbing on "Back to the Future". Keynote speech of the "Back to the Future Workshop on Smarter Cities and Societies – What We Can and Ca...
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June 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Check out "Back to the Future " by Dirk Helbing
Check out "S.M.A.R.T." by Frank Schweitzer
S.M.A.R.T. - Frank Schweitzer
Presentation by Frank Schweitzer on "S.M.A.R.T.".This presentation was given as part of the "Back to the Future Workshop on Smarter Cities and Societies – Wh...
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June 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Check out "S.M.A.R.T." by Frank Schweitzer