| Time: | October 17, 2019, 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
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| Venue: | University of Stuttgart Campus Stadtmitte University library Holzgartenstr. 16 70174 Stuttgart |
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Julia Gül Erdogan: Avantgarde computer use. Hacking in the 80s, or how to use the toilet to get online
Since the 1980s, their playful handling of technology and their role as pioneers in private computer use have made hackers important players in the computerization process in both East and West Germany. While the private use of computer networks was almost impossible in the GDR, hackers in the federal republic tried to thwart the monopoly of the German Bundespost with their entertaining yet critical actions. Julia Gül Erdogan from the Department for the History of the Impact of Technology (WGT), will be explaining how and why they did this and why hacking involves much more than just breaking into databases.
Registration is not required. Free of charge.
Lecture series “Pausenbrot mit Grips”:
Doctoral researchers/young academics will be presenting their research projects in a relaxed and humorous atmosphere. The event is aimed at non-experts with little or no knowledge of the subject matter and will take place in the lunch break from 1.00 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. After a period of max. 20 minutes, the presentation will open up for questions, discussion and lunch time, so bring your sandwiches with you! We will provide the seating, drinks and a sweet surprise.
This lecture series is organized in collaboration with the International Center for Culture and Technological Research (IZKT) and the Evang. Bildungszentrum Hospitalhof
Event language: German