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#MakeSocialsSocialAgain
Waag Futurelab launches collective campaign #MakeSocialsSocialAgain
The campaign calls on cultural and social organisations and users to actively engage in alternative social media platforms that safeguard public values.
the internet is broken
'The internet is broken' now available for download
In honour of Waag Futurelab's 30th anniversary, the book is available for free download. The book is available under a Creative Commons BY-SA licence.
Urban Ecology Lab
Limit AI's climate impact
Waag Futurelab has signed the statement Within Bounds: Limiting AI’s Environmental Impact. Waag and 80+ organisations call on policymakers, industry leaders and all stakeholders to limit AI's climate impact.
Future Internet Lab
Testers wanted for open source smartphone software
Are you excited about testing open-source software and the Murena Smartphone? We are looking for testers to develop prerequisites for a human-centred and ethical framework for mobile design.
data privacy day
15 alternative apps for better privacy and wellbeing
Not-for-profit apps that are good for your privacy? With a nice design and amazing functionality? They exist! Check out our list of 15 apps that offer a viable alternative to big tech.
agenda
3
Apr
19:30
22:00
Measure the air quality with tree bark
Waag Open: Plataan-check
10
Apr
16:00
17:30
#MakeSocialsSocialAgain
Helpdesk: Social Socials
17
Apr
20:00
22:00
come discuss the future of the internet
Masterclass Net Politics meetup
1
May
19:30
22:00
My doorbell is NOT watching you
Waag Open: The smartest doorbell
8
May
19:15
22:00
discover the potential of mycelium
Workshop: growing mycelium
15
May
16:00
18:00
grip on our tech
The State of the Internet 2025
5
Jun
19:15
22:00
Discover living architecture of mycelium
Waag Open: Fungateria
2
Oct
09:00
18:00
save the date!
Kennis Maken: National Citizen Science Expo
Mission
Waag Futurelab contributes to the research, design and development of a sustainable, just society
- By collectively researching emerging technology, and questioning underlying cultural assumptions;
- By experimenting with and designing alternatives on the basis of public values;
- By developing an open, fair and inclusive future together with civil society.
