Valentin Weber is a PhD student at the Institute for Ethics in Technology, contributing to the Next Generation City Networking project in collaboration with the Hanseatic Wireless Innovation Competence Center. His research focuses on the ethical implications of smart city technologies. Previously, Valentin served as the coordinator of our Ethics by Designproject, which was funded by the Hamburg Open Online University (HOOU) and developed an online course on integrating ethics into AI development. Valentin holds a M.A. in Ethics of Text Cultures, which is part of the Elite Network of Bavaria, and a M.A. in Literary Studies - Intermedial and Intercultural, following a Dual Bachelor's degree in German Studies and Philosophy. His research covers areas such as Literature and Science, Normative Ethics, Ethics - Culture - Text, Practical Ethics, Digital Ethics, and Applied Media Ethics, with a special focus on the Ethics of Social Media. Through his work, Valentin aims to bridge traditional ethical theories with contemporary challenges posed by digital technologies, fostering a more ethical digital environment.
Contact: valentin.weber@tuhh.de.