Panel 1: How do we ensure that technology contributes to a just society?
With Tessel van Leeuwen (Waag Futurelab), Ilse Heeremans (SINA)
Who designs our technology and what are their world views? How do we ensure that everyone can participate fully in society in an increasingly digital world? While technology can improve access to public services, the introduction of digital tools can also create new barriers, making it more difficult to inhabitants of Amsterdam to participate and to access support when they need it. How can we design technology for use in social service contexts that is inclusive for everyone and supports participation in society?
Panel 2: Ownership and governance of our communications infrastructures
With Danny Lämmerhirt (Waag Futurelab), Douwe Schmidt (Gemeente Amsterdam), Mariken van der Velden (VU Amsterdam)
Polarisation online is destructive for our public debate. Most if this debate is happening on platforms we don’t control. How can we, in Amsterdam, take back control over our communications infrastructures and what is the role of the local government and civil society in this? What lessons can we learn from academic studies into these dynamics that can help guide a transition to communications platforms that are more inclusive and give us more control?
Panel 3: How do we ensure that technology starts within planetary boundaries?
With Judith Veenkamp (Waag Futurelab), Patricia Lago (VU), Robert Keus (GreenPT)
The true environmental impact of our technology use in the city is tremendous, but often stays invisible. How can we better understand that impact of technology use, and how can we drastically reduce these impacts so that we stay within planetary boundaries? What is the role of new companies in helping us make different choices?
