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Erik Born is an Assistant Professor in the Department of German Studies with expertise in Media Studies, Medieval Studies, and Performing Media Arts. His research connects historical and contemporary media, exploring the relations between 'old media' and 'new media,' manuscripts and print, as well as analog and digital film. He has authored multiple articles focusing on medieval media theory, early German science fiction, and media histories within cinema and television. Born's current book project, 'Wireless Futures, 1900/2000/2100,' investigates precursors to mobile devices and cellular networks, contributing to the concept of 'speculative media' in contemporary media philosophy. His large-scale project, 'Premodern Cultural Techniques,' examines historical practices of reading, writing, and counting to enhance our understanding of media. He teaches courses related to German literature and media, and his selected publications appear in prominent journals and books.
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