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By Petter Mæhlum
Published Sep. 8, 2026 11:27 AM

Hello everyone!

Please bring your computers to today's lecture :)

I am looking forward to seeing you all.

-Petter

By Margunn Aanestad
Published Aug. 17, 2026 8:56 AM

For the autumn term, we have free spaces - so please register for the course if you wish to learn more about how digital technologies work and their impact on ourselves, organizations and society!  

By Margunn Aanestad
Published Apr. 24, 2026 11:18 AM

Are you considering taking the SIFI 2000 course and wondering about what you will learn? Here is a little more information about what we will do throughout the autumn semester:

During the first four weeks you will get hands-on experience with how digital technology works: You will get a taste of what programming is like and learn some fundamental principles. You will also learn to extract and work with data as well as get a basic understanding of how Large Language Models (which are used in e.g., ChatGPT) actually works and how they can be used well.

Then we will start to examine how digital technology impacts us, both as individuals and as members of organizations or societies. For many of us, our personal lives are deeply influenced by gaming, online socializing (e.g., dating), and communication with AI chatbots. Perhaps you have experienced technostress or tried ‘digital detox’?

Using digital technologies also bring new vulnerabilities a...