Hoe zorgen we ervoor dat de banen waar we onze schouders onder zetten, ook bijdragen aan een betere samenleving? Waag Futurelab en journalist-onderzoeker Michiel Zonneveld werken samen aan een nieuw ...

The dependence on big tech's social media platforms is no longer sustainable. With moderation and fact-checking getting banned and big tech's power increasingly intertwined with political power, it is ...

In this podcast, Marleen Stikker talks to Pieter van der Wielen about the influence of addictive algorithms, the geopolitical power dynamics on the internet and alternatives beyond the grip of Big ...

2023 is ten einde en dat betekent: terugkijken op het afgelopen jaar. Maar, waar te beginnen? Waag sprak zich in 2023 onder andere uit over online anonimiteit, nam intelligentie onder de loep en ...

The NRC of 11 January 2025 published an article on alternative social media. NRC covered the use of alternatives in light of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter/X, and the news that Mark Zuckerberg's ...

What biases are embedded in generative AI when you ask it to create images of Amsterdam women? During this workshop we will look at the biases in different text-to-image generators such as Adobe ...

Technology is not neutral. Most apps on our phones are not designed in the interest of the public, with our health and well-being in mind. Instead, they are designed based on economic interests: ...

Our existing economic systems are mostly focused on profit and growth. Day by day, more people are realizing that this image of 'infinite growth' is problematic or even unsustainable. The call for a ...

Be aware! This event is sold out. You can register for the waiting list. Main language will be English during this event. Can foraging be an act of resistance? On the 5th of May, Waag Futurelab and ...

Do you want to experience the cultural gems of De Wallen in a day? On Saturday 7 September cultural institutions in the historic city centre will open their doors for free to everyone in Amsterdam.

Ben jij werkzaam in de creatieve sector? En heb jij ideeën over hoe je cultureel erfgoed toegankelijker kan maken voor een groot publiek? Dan zijn wij op zoek naar jou. Wij dagen (toekomstige) game ...

To successfully govern our information society in the coming years, solid knowledge about technological developments is crucial. The Masterclass Net Politics is a unique series of meetings with ...