When does the lecture take place?

The lecture takes place on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The event location is vhs Fürth at Hirschenstraße 27/29, Room E.4, 90762 Fürth.

How much does admission cost?

Admission costs 3 euros at the box office or according to vhs course information. It is free for union members.

Who is giving the lecture?

The speaker is Dr. Peter Schadt, social scientist, DGB union secretary, and project manager for the digitization of the world of work at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.

What will be covered in the lecture?

The lecture will cover the material, economic, and social foundations of artificial intelligence and its significance for digitization and the world of work.

What should union members keep in mind?

Union members receive free admission and should bring current proof of their union membership.

Between Terminator and Calculator Fürth 2026

Name: Between Terminator and Calculator
Start: 2026-12-10T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-10T20:30:00+01:00
Location: vhs Fürth, Raum E.4

Artificial Intelligence between Science Fiction and the Workplace

On Thursday, December 10, 2026, the vhs Fürth invites you to a pointed lecture on artificial intelligence in the era of its economic usability. Under the title Between Terminator and Calculator, Dr. Peter Schadt explores how AI is created, who it serves, and what human and economic structures lie behind the technology.

A Look Behind the Myth of Artificial Intelligence

The event corrects the familiar images of autonomous machines and all-powerful algorithms. The central question is what is actually artificial about artificial intelligence. Raw materials are extracted by humans, training data is generated through human labor, and company executives, employees, and governmental institutions decide on the use of the systems.

Thus, the lecture connects social analysis with economic policy questions. The event contextualizes current debates about digitization, automation, platform economy, and the future of work.

From Terminator to Economic Reality

The title intentionally plays with the contrast between science fiction and everyday technology. While the Terminator symbolizes autonomous threat, the calculator appears as a familiar tool. Dr. Peter Schadt examines how such images shape public perception and what interests lie behind the use of AI in companies and authorities.

Particularly relevant is the perspective on the material basis of digital systems: from raw materials and global supply chains to click work in training programs and the corporations in Silicon Valley. This gives the event experience a clear social and work-related perspective.

Expert Knowledge from Digitization and the World of Work

Dr. Peter Schadt is a social scientist, union secretary at the German Trade Union Confederation, and project manager at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg focusing on the digitization of the world of work. In 2021, he completed his doctorate at the University of Duisburg-Essen on the digitization of the German automotive industry. He also teaches at the universities of Stuttgart and Esslingen, among others.

With his professional experience, Schadt connects scientific classification, political analysis, and concrete questions of the event topic. The collaboration with the ver.di local association Fürth Stadt und Land emphasizes the connection to the world of work and the societal discussion about technological changes.

Lecture at vhs Fürth

The lecture takes place from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Room E.4 of vhs Fürth at Hirschenstraße 27/29. The compact duration of the event offers room for concentrated impulses and an intensive discussion of a topic that affects companies, employees, politics, and society alike.

Admission costs 3 euros. For union members, the lecture is free; a current proof of union membership must be brought along. Registration is possible through vhs Fürth.

Conclusion: Understanding AI Instead of Just Admiring It

Visitors can expect not another tech hype, but a critically informed engagement with the economic and social foundations of artificial intelligence. Those who want to understand the discussion about digitization, automation, and work in a more informed way will experience an inspiring evening in Fürth with clear questions and societal relevance.