Silke Schwandt in Bielefeld: Science Café on Parchment, Prompt, and AI
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Between Parchment and Prompt: A Reading of Thought at Bielefeld University
The Science Café with Prof. Dr. Silke Schwandt opens an unusually appealing space for thought on July 21, 2026: medieval court records meet the present of Artificial Intelligence. The event combines historical source work with a contemporary digital history perspective and shows how manuscripts, interpretations, and data generate scientific knowledge.
When Old Records Ask New Questions
The lecture focuses on those sources that are usually only read by experts: court records, in which inheritances, neighborhood conflicts, and legal claims become visible. From this perspective, a densely literary image of society, language, and order is created. Those who read historical texts attentively not only recognize the past but also the mechanics of modern knowledge systems.
AI, Source Criticism, and Digital Research
Schwandt demonstrates how historical documents are digitally processed and what decisions are already embedded in the data preparation. This is where the intellectual allure of the evening lies: the audience experiences how source criticism, digital methods, and AI research interconnect. The lecture enhances the understanding that answers are always based on selection, context, and interpretation.
Reading Atmosphere in the Science Café
The format of the lecture series emphasizes closeness, exchange, and an open scientific conversation. This creates a reading atmosphere in a broader sense: attentive, dialogic, inspiring. Instead of abstract buzzwords, visitors can expect a focused literary-scientific experience with high value for knowledge.
Location, Time, and Context
The Science Café takes place on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM at Bielefeld University and will also be offered online via Zoom. Room UHG S1-209 forms the physical framework for all who wish to attend on-site. The event is part of the lecture series at Bielefeld University in the context of NEOLAiA and is free of charge.
Conclusion
Anyone wishing to experience historical sources, digital methods, and the present of AI in an intelligent public conversation should not miss this evening. The Science Café promises food for thought, scientific precision, and a lively author encounter with one of the shaping voices of Digital History. Experience it live now and discover the connection between parchment and prompt for yourself.
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