news
public stack
Bluesky does not solve the problem of public debate being in the hands of big tech
While the social media platform Bluesky appears to be an attractive alternative to X, it is not a solution to the problem with big tech, say Marleen Stikker and Danny Lämmerhirt of Waag Futurelab.
Commons Lab
Code of conduct for sharing data in the social economy
Waag Futurelab en Commons Network presenteren deze week de EU Code of Conduct for Data Sharing in the Social Economy
digital autonomy
Marleen Stikker joins Nieuwsuur to talk about digital autonomy
On Sunday 24 November Marleen Stikker was a guest on the NOS Nieuwsuur programme, where she spoke out about the importance of our digital autonomy.
public stack
Waag Futurelab has sold its first ticket with Pretix
From now on new events at Waag will use Pretix as a ticketing and attendance registration system. By phasing out Eventbrite we are working on our mission to promote the use of open software.
events
Freelance fondsenwerver Events
Bij Waag Futurelab zijn wij op zoek naar een freelance fondsenwerver voor de afdeling Events. Als freelance fondsenwerver ga je op zoek naar publieke en private financiers en stel je subsidieaanvragen op.
agenda
12
Dec
19:30
22:00
Designing a safe database
Waag Open: Expedition DNA Digital
9
Jan
2025
19:30
22:00
Come repair and upgrade your clothes
Waag Open: Fix & Stitch
6
Feb
2025
19:30
22:00
What can Quantum technology offer us as a society?
Waag Open: Quantum technology
6
Mar
2025
19:00
22:00
What would be the ideal route for your data?
Waag Open: Internet routing
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.
