Wie können wir das digitale Museum aufhalten? - English Translation

Explore the challenges and ethical concerns surrounding the rapid digitization of museums in this thought-provoking conference talk. Examine how museums are digitalizing their collections, documentation, and educational outreach, and why this process may be moving too quickly given ongoing debates about their societal role. Delve into issues such as the handling of colonial acquisitions, the transformation of curatorial work into data management, and the shift of educational activities to social media platforms. Analyze the ethical implications of digitizing problematic content, such as racist classifications and sexist paintings, and question whether digital museums truly facilitate shared cultural heritage. Consider proposals for slowing down and critically examining the current vision of digital museums, while exploring alternative approaches to address these complex issues.