Endowed Courses, 2021

In the 21st century, humanity has built a prosperous society through globalization and technological innovation. On the other hand, the problems spreading throughout society have become more complex, and there is a need for individuals who can solve them. In Japan especially, a multitude of problems are piling up due to factors such as a declining birthrate and aging population, and delays in responding to globalization. In such a society, leaders are needed to guide people in solving problems that have no single correct answer.

This course aims to cultivate the human resources needed for future society by inviting guest lecturers who have been involved in leadership education around the world and providing systematic learning on global leadership through lectures based on dialogue among students.

For Students

The Keio Global Research Institute (KGRI), in close collaboration with related educational and research fields at the university, promotes interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research in the three clusters of Longevity, Security, and Creativity. Against the backdrop of these research activities, KGRI will offer courses that address cutting-edge issues, with KGRI faculty members and experts invited from various fields serving as lecturers.

1. Offered Courses and Registration Policies

This course is open to students from all undergraduate faculties and graduate schools of Keio University.

This course will conduct a student selection process before course registration. Details will be explained at the guidance session, so those wishing to enroll must attend. You will be notified of any changes to the posting of selection assignments or schedules as needed (please also check for information from this course's SNS accounts as appropriate).

Registration for this course cannot be canceled.

(Course for which registration cannot be canceled) Questions and Consultations: I will be available for meetings before and after lectures, as well as at other times outside of class as appropriate.

2. Guidance Session

April 5, 2021 (Mon) 16:30–18:00

*This was held online (via Zoom).

The slides used for the information session will be made available in the 'Course Materials (for viewing within Keio)' section of the course support system.

If there are any changes to the meeting ID or other details, they will also be posted in the 'Course Materials (for viewing within Keio)' section of the course support system.

Digital technology is having a wide-ranging impact on everything from people's lifestyles to economic systems and social governance structures, and the magnitude of this impact has a breadth and depth that could be described as the rise of a new civilization. To cultivate human resources who can correctly guide society amidst this major transformation, advanced education based on interdisciplinary and cutting-edge research is necessary, including not only technical perspectives but also philosophy, law, economics, and medicine (Wellbeing). This course, based on the knowledge and networks accumulated at the Cyber Civilization Research Center, aims to provide classes with world-class content. With Professor Farber, invited as a Senior Term (A) faculty member, serving as the primary instructor, and with the participation of faculty members from multiple graduate schools, students will learn about the nature of cyber civilization from multiple perspectives and create new knowledge.

For Students

Keio Global Research Institute (KGRI), in close collaboration with related educational and research fields at the university, promotes interdisciplinary research that integrates the humanities and sciences, as well as cross-disciplinary research, in the three clusters of "Longevity," "Security," and "Creativity." Against the backdrop of these research activities, we will offer courses that address cutting-edge issues, with KGRI faculty members and experts invited from various fields as instructors.

1. Offered Courses and Registration

As evaluation is based on participation in the lectures, attendance at every class is required.

An overview will be provided in the first lecture.

The order of the scheduled lectures may change depending on the availability of guest lecturers. Additionally, depending on the situation, the course may be conducted online.

2. Guidance

Guidance for the 2021 academic year will not be held. An overview will be provided in the first lecture.

Through the Third Industrial Revolution (3IR), digital technologies have transformed previous economic, social, and political models, profoundly impacting our society and the very nature of being human. However, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is now upon us. What distinguishes the 4IR from its predecessor, the 3IR, is its immense impact extending into the realm of cyberspace. Despite its importance for the present and future, there is a lack of awareness regarding the foreseeable impacts of emerging cyber technologies. Therefore, this course is designed to facilitate discussions on these emerging cyber technologies. Under the guidance of supervising instructors Professor Farber, Co-Director of the Center for Cyber Civilization Research (CCRC), and Tobias, Project Assistant Professor／Project Research Associate／Project Instructor at the Keio Global Research Institute (KGRI), and with lectures from guest speakers from Japan and abroad, we expect students to deepen their insights into cyber technologies at an early stage.

For Students

The Keio Global Research Institute (KGRI), in close collaboration with the university's related educational and research fields, promotes transdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research within its three clusters: "Longevity," "Security," and "Creativity." Against the backdrop of these research activities, KGRI will offer courses that address cutting-edge issues, with its own faculty members and experts invited from various fields serving as instructors.

1. Course Offerings and Registration

As evaluations are based on participation in the course, attendance at every class is required.

An overview will be provided in the first lecture.

The order of the scheduled lectures may change depending on the availability of guest lecturers. Additionally, the course may be conducted online depending on the circumstances.

2. Guidance Session

A guidance session will not be held for the 2021 academic year. An overview will be provided in the first lecture.

In various fields such as economic transactions, media, social interaction, and public health, the role and influence of platforms are growing. This trend is likely to be further accelerated by COVID-19. By appropriately utilizing the data and algorithms they possess, platforms have the potential to solve many of contemporary society's challenges, including the aging population, work-style issues (such as remote work), and the realization of a sharing economy. While expectations for these capabilities are increasing daily, so are concerns about the spread of fake news and slander through platforms, privacy violations due to profiling, and their dominance in economic markets. In this course, we will examine the potential, possibilities, functions, and social responsibilities of platforms, incorporating not only technical perspectives but also social and humanistic ones. Furthermore, through these lectures and discussions, we will delve deeply into the future that platforms are pioneering and what a new civilization (cyber civilization) might entail.

Additionally, as platforms transcend national borders, a global perspective is essential. Therefore, in the fall semester class ("Platform Economy and Sustainable Society 2"), we will invite (online) researchers from overseas research institutions who are well-versed in the platform economy to consider the possibilities and challenges brought about by the globalization of platforms (While it is not mandatory to take "Platform Economy and Sustainable Society 1" in the spring semester and "Platform Economy and Sustainable Society 2" in the fall semester consecutively, it is recommended to do so). Furthermore, in this course, practitioners will participate in lectures as appropriate and engage in dialogue with the instructors, thereby deepening "industry-academia" communication.

We aim to make the cutting-edge "knowledge" created by bridging practice and theory widely available to the students of this Juku, and to cultivate leaders who will spearhead cyber civilization.

For Students

The Keio Global Research Institute (KGRI), in close collaboration with the university's related educational and research fields, promotes transdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research in the three clusters of "Longevity," "Security," and "Creativity." Against the backdrop of these research activities, we will offer courses that address cutting-edge issues, with KGRI faculty members and experts invited from various fields serving as instructors.

1. Offered Courses and Registration Procedures

As evaluation is based on participation in the course, attendance at every class is required (planned to be a hybrid of in-person and online classes). Details will be provided during the guidance session. Due to the availability of guest lecturers, the order of the scheduled lectures may change. Also, depending on the situation, the course may be conducted entirely online. Please note that while it is not mandatory to take "Platform Economy and Sustainable Society 1" in the spring semester and "Platform Economy and Sustainable Society 2" in the fall semester consecutively, it is recommended to do so.

2. Guidance

Spring Semester: April 6, 2021 (Tues), 6th period, 18:10 - 19:40

*This was held online (via Zoom).

Fall Semester: September 28, 2021 (Tues), 6th period, 18:10 - 19:40

*This was held online (via Zoom).