Dagmar Schäfer
Historian of technology and sinology specializing in the history of science; co-editor of Ownership of Knowledge: Beyond Intellectual Property and contributor on historical practices of knowledge and naming in China.
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Dec 25, 2025 • 47min
Feuerwerk - Es mal so richtig krachen lassen!
Dagmar Schäfer, Wissenschaftshistorikerin und Sinologin, enthüllt die faszinierenden Ursprünge von Schwarzpulver in China und dessen kulturelle Bedeutung. Maren Wienigk, Kunsthistorikerin, erzählt von spektakulären historischen Feuerwerksinszenierungen und den Feierlichkeiten im Barockzeitalter. Beide diskutieren, wie Feuerwerkskunst von medizinischen Anwendungen zu unterhaltsamen Großereignissen wurde. Zudem wird die moderne Herausforderung beleuchtet, umweltschädliche Aspekte der Pyrotechnik zu reduzieren.
Jan 1, 2026 • 42min
Dagmar Schafer, "Ownership of Knowledge: Beyond Intellectual Property" (MIT Press, 2023)
Dagmar Schäfer, a historian of technology and sinologist, joins Annapurna Mamidipudi, an engineer-turned-researcher, and Marius Buning, an assistant professor specializing in intellectual property history. They explore the concept of knowledge ownership beyond traditional frameworks, emphasizing technology's role in shaping this discourse. The conversation dives into how historical practices in China influenced craft knowledge, the implications of performance in ownership, and the inequalities created by current knowledge economies. They also share insights on the power of scholarship in legitimizing knowledge.
Jan 1, 2026 • 42min
Dagmar Schafer, "Ownership of Knowledge: Beyond Intellectual Property" (MIT Press, 2023)
Join Dagmar Schäfer, a historian of technology and sinology; Annapurna Mamidipudi, an engineer-turned-researcher; and Marius Buning, an expert in early modern intellectual property, as they delve into the complexities of knowledge ownership. They discuss how traditional views can perpetuate inequalities and the interplay between knowledge and power dynamics. From crafting practices to historical narratives, they explore how different cultures perceive ownership and the implications for modern frameworks, revealing the intricate tapestry of knowledge economies.
