Man and technology at the 20th Science Festival

The second day of the 20th Science Festival, entitled "Man and Technology - Challenges and Scenarios for the Future," drew participants into discussions on the impact of modern technologies on social life, education, and the future of civilization.

The day began with a presentation by Patryk Kuzior, PhD., on the role of artificial intelligence in education. Both the potential benefits of personalizing learning processes and the risks and ethical challenges related to privacy and data security were presented. Łukasz Mencner, PhD., addressed the impact of new technologies and AI on language learning and teaching. The discussion focused on whether innovative tools such as Chat GPT or Google Translate can revolutionize traditional teaching methods. In the context of an aging population, Marta Skorek, PhD., presented the impact of modern technologies on health, touching on skin problems, vision and lifestyle diseases resulting from modern lifestyles. Michał Budzyński introduced attendees to the fascinating world of thermal imaging, presenting its applications from military to medical to industrial and outlining the future of this technology. Prof. Maciej Witkowski, PhD., focused on social technologies and the management of cultural diversity. He highlighted the challenges of large-scale migration movements and shared his knowledge on effective management of cultural diversity based on international experience. Grzegorz Matuszek, PhD., addressed the issue of video surveillance and its role in ensuring security and public order. The presentation sparked a debate on the limits of privacy and the ethical aspects of mass surveillance. Alexander Dawid, PhD., presented the role of artificial intelligence in monitoring and managing vehicle traffic, emphasizing its importance for the development of smart cities and improving the quality of life of their residents.

The special guest on the second day of the Science Festival was Michael Lepech, representing Stanford University. His presentation, "From science to business," focused on innovative engineering projects aimed at creating more sustainable housing and infrastructure environments. Lepech emphasized the need to integrate new science and technology with classical engineering theories to address global sustainability challenges.

The day concluded with a screening of the documentary "iHuman" at the Fabryka Życia in Dąbrowa Górnicza, which explored the topic of artificial intelligence and its impact on the global community.