Die Ambivalenz der Autonomie und ihre Auflösung durch die Assistierte Autonomie

Die Ambivalenz der Autonomie und ihre Auflösung durch die Assistierte Autonomie

March 2026

The focus group deals with the theoretical and practical ambivalence of autonomy: on the one hand, the emancipation movement emphasizes the right of all people to independence and self-determination; on the other hand, medically relevant decisions involving cognitively impaired individuals pose the ethical challenge of how autonomy can be maintained when the ability to give consent is limited.

The focus will bring together international researchers from philosophy, medical ethics, computer science, sociology, psychology and health sciences as well as experts from their own experience to discuss the ethical tensions between self-determination and the need for support in medical decisions as well as new ways of assisted autonomy.

In three workshops, guidelines, research impulses and participatory formats will be developed to promote the inclusive use of AI assistance systems and strengthen the interdisciplinary profile and networking of AI*IM.