Who is shaping the internet? The market dominance of big tech is causing great digital dependency among citizens and governments. Through social media, propaganda and disinformation are having an increasing impact on democracy, and as the power of big tech becomes increasingly intertwined with political power, we are seeing the consequences worldwide. In these times, a strong voice of dissent is essential!
To take back control of our digital future, PublicSpaces and Waag Futurelab are organising the PublicSpaces conference on Friday June 13th at Pakhuis de Zwijger. Followed by the public programme âHyperlinkâ on Saturday June 14th at Waag Futurelab.
Shaping Our Digital Future
The conference will be opened by Canadian tech critic, writer and podcaster Paris Marx. Furthermore, expect a varied programme with speakers and makers from home and abroad around a wide range of themes. These include exploring the European position within the internet, alternative social media, democracy and disinformation and AI for the public good. In the corridors, you can browse the Bazaar, where developers and providers of public-value-driven software, tools and services will present their products.
