Socrates Schouten
- Head of Programma Code
Socrates Schouten works as Head of Programme at Waag's Code-team.
Socrates Schouten is researcher and writer in the field of the circular economy and the commons. In 2016 he wrote the book 'De circulaire economie' (The Circular Economy, published by Leesmagazijn) about ecological thinking and the philosophy of the commons.
Socrates worked at several social organisations in the field of sustainability, recycling, green politics and change in the way economics are approached in The Netherlands, such Recycling Netwerk, Bureau de Helling, Qoin and 'Platform Duurzame en Solidaire Economie' (PDSE). Socrates studied environmental sciences at the TU Delft and the University of Leiden.
Articles
codeFuture Internet Lab12-05-2020The current ecological, economic and social system is under pressure.
codeFuture Internet Lab25-04-2020The rebound effect – even more than the fears of unhealthy radiation – is sufficient reason to temper enthusiasm regarding 5G.
codeCommons Lab19-06-2019The DSI4EU consortium presents six special products in the lead up to its final conference.
codeCommons Lab12-06-2019In collaboration with AMS Institute, Waag has made a publication on urban data.
codeCommons Lab10-05-2019Can games help us achieve a more social and collaborative society? In our Common play with us series, we aim to learn all about games.
codeCommons Lab17-10-2018Socrates Schouten gives you five priorities in using digital technologies for social innovation.
