open socials
Whose land is the feed? How techno-feudalism explains Meta's censorship on queer and pro-choice
The platforms—Amazon, Google, Apple, Meta—are no longer ordinary firms competing in a market; they are fiefs. The way out is not a kinder lord; it is to stop being a tenant.
public technology
European digital ID wallets are a gift to Google and Apple
European governments are rolling out digital identity wallets, which are to be used by citizens to access services, and to verify their age online. There is a serious problem with this: these wallets rely on safety services of Google and Apple.
open socials
You're banned by big tech. Now what?
Has your social media account been banned? You’re not alone. Here are five things you can do. Or download, fold, and spread the word!
Waag is building open socials
The time has come to leave big tech’s social media behind. Together with various sectors, we are building open social platforms where we, as a society, set the rules ourselves.
skills for the future
Sign up now for the Teacher Camps at Waag Futurelab
Sign up now for the Teacher Maker Camp and Teacher Tech Camp at Waag Futurelab for the 2026–2027 academic year. During these two-day training sessions, you’ll discover new ways to creatively incorporate technology and maker education into your classroom.
2026-06-18T13:00:00+02:002026-08-31T21:00:00+02:00
18
Jun
31
Aug
installation in the public space
What appears foul becomes fertile
2026-08-06T19:30:00+02:002026-08-06T21:30:00+02:00
6
Aug
19:30
21:30
workshop measuring water quality
Water wise
2026-09-03T19:30:00+02:002026-09-03T21:00:00+02:00
3
Sept
19:30
21:00
Det Digit Art House showcase
Rerooting
2026-09-17T12:00:00+02:002026-09-19T17:00:00+02:00
17
Sept
19
Sept
undesigning the world
GLUE 2026
2026-09-27T11:00:00+02:002026-09-27T12:00:00+02:00
27
Sept
11:00
12:00
Ambacht in beeld festival
Bridging the gap: digital technology as enhancement, not replacement
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.
