Dr. Asker Bryld Staunæs

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Biography

Asker Bryld Staunæs is an artist, orchestrator, and scholar based at Aarhus University. He leads a research platform on Syntheticism, focusing on the intersection of art, technology, and philosophy. His PhD work, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, explores democracy and its relationship with technology and governance. Bryld Staunæs investigates how contemporary societies employ technology to manage public life, including welfare systems and political representation. His work critiques the structural inefficiencies of current AI systems in the governance of democratic processes, emphasizing the need for intervention and reconfiguration of technological infrastructures. He maintains an active role in organizing events that engage with emerging political practices, including the Synthetic Party, which operates as a live research instrument for exploring the role of AI in politics. His research interests uniquely blend aesthetics, philosophy, and socio-political critique, positioning him as a significant figure in discussions surrounding technology's impact on democracy.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Investigator

2017-01-01 — Present

Aarhus University • Aarhus, Denmark

Leads research projects in the field of Syntheticism, focusing on the relationship between technology and democracy.

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.