AI Have a Dream

 The world is changing faster than you could ever imagine: we can summon our cars, ask Alexa about the weather and we can unlock our phones with facial recognition. This has everything to do with artificial intelligence (AI). Like Stephen Hawking said, “AI will either be the best thing or the worst thing to happen to humanity.” So, what is it going to be? 

One of the issues with AI is priming, when decisions are made based on wrong inputs. This could result in discrimination, racism and other social inequalities.

By means of an interactive game we will show you real life cases where artificial intelligence and priming are involved. Any prior knowledge is not required, ‘AI’ will lead you through the process!

Climate Change’s Death Threat: It’s Getting Hot in Here…

How do climate change, global health and inequality relate to each other? For instance: Are you currently suffering from allergy symptoms? If you aren’t now, maybe you will be next year… Not only does allergy seasons worsen each year, climate change also causes trees to produce pollen earlier every year and in a larger number. But this affects some people more than others, based on socioeconomic status, the region they live in and gender. Climate change seems to amplify the effect of those social
determinants on health inequalities. So not only is climate change worsening your health, it also increases related global inequalities, such as higher mortality rates in certain populations and the lack of access to necessary care.

Making CSR pEURsonal – The Influence of Personality on CSR Policy

Could you imagine the sole provider of a life-saving medicine raising the price by 5600%? This is one of many examples in which CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) is badly executed. We will enlighten you with the reasons behind CSR behaviour of both managers and companies, and how this is influenced by personality, gender, and business culture. Why do good managers do bad things?

CSR is becoming increasingly important in our daily lives and will determine the future of our generation. Therefore, we will challenge you to think critically about moral dilemmas, and we will help you shape your opinion on CSR policy.

Battle of the Ships

You will have the unique opportunity to be the CEO of a major cargo shipping company with hundreds of ships. Will you go green, choose for the money, or make the money green? Collaborate with your company’s executive board and challenge your opponents! In a newly designed simulation game, you will experience the real-life difficulties regarding cargo shipping and environmental pressure. What are the technologies at hand to achieve zero emission, and what actions need to be undertaken to still make financial profits? Find out how your actions change the current playing field to influence climate change for the better.

Changing Diagnoses, a Closer Look at ADHD

In the Netherlands 2,9% of all children get diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and in the past ten years the use of ADHD medicine quadrupled. ADHD is just one example of a societal label. Why are we diagnosing - and are we diagnosing too much and limiting a child’s individuality in the process? Or do we need to diagnose more so children can get the specific help they need?

Having this diagnosis has many impacts on a child; it can influence their social life, health and education. What are the benefits and flaws of diagnoses, and what would improve the system?

See EU Later! European vs. National Identity

Could you imagine a world, singing the European anthem, proudly looking upon a European flag waving in triumph? Or does this seem like a dystopian future to you? Do you abhor the blue yellow-starred flag? Or is the symbolic unity of Europe after centuries of conflict the final achievement of what Europe’s inevitable future moves towards? We will shine a light on the circumstances that influence your identity. Do you associate yourself more with the national or European identity? Perhaps what you think is still to be contested. As contemporary crises show, the world and its history have not yet ended. And thus, looking into the changing nature of global perspectivity and national identity remains an important feature of understanding society and its future.

Get Viral, Not the Virus! 

Have you noticed changes in the way you use social media during the last months? Have you ever thought about the vital role social media plays during crises? What if social media has inadvertently brought us together against all odds? If you want to gain insights into the commodity of virtual connectivity versus connectedness, join our Teach-In: we will explore the power of social media through the lens of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic! During this Teach-In, we check in with governments, communities and with you to find out how different stakeholders have changed their approaches to social media, and how power dynamics on different platforms have shifted. 

- Alexa, give me a hug! – Wait for my next update

Dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence or is AI going to dive into your world? We will explore together the day of tomorrow where AI is reshaping our view of reality and becoming the new normal. But how? We want to empower YOU to critically assess your stances towards the scenario which positions AI closest to people - having smart AI at home. We will delve into the possibility of AI-human relationships and the privacy issues that arise. Could they even become our partners? Is this ethical? We will combine knowledge with fun, broaden your horizon and make you aware of the implications of a real-life Alexa talking to your face. 

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Wondering Why you Fail at Tinder?

Does everyone swipe you to the left? Do you think you need to be likeable in the world of tomorrow? Neuromarketing combines neuroscience and marketing and aims to make marketing more efficient. It creates a better fit between the marketing of products and services and the needs of consumers. But we will apply neuromarketing on personal branding instead. You will learn how it works, how to recognize it and experience the effects of neuromarketing in person. We will address the ethical concerns and the opportunities for society.

Leadership in Times of Need

How would you manage your nation when it needs you most? How do we reconstruct a country when it is crumbling? Would you approach a crisis in a different way than what you have seen in recent times? With 2020 bringing a multitude of challenges with global consequences, now is the time to reflect upon how to manage these situations. Discover the approaches governments are taking and apply your own thoughts in an invigorating and interactive discussion

The Poor City Made of Gold

How is it possible to have gold surrounding you and still be poor? Well, it is happening right now! We constantly hear about social inequality and environmental problems, but how do these topics relate? Environmental injustice lies at exactly this intersection and it represents one of the biggest global challenges of today. Join us for a discussion on the topic you may have never thought about in the past, but will completely shape how you think about the world in the future. You will change your perspective and apply your newly-acquired knowledge to a case where you will explore “the place no one can find”.

The Hidden Language in a Multicultural Society

Did you know there are people from 200 different nationalities living in the Netherlands? Yet, getting to know other cultures seems to only remain on the surface. Only 7% of what we are saying is verbal communication, the rest is about tone, facial expressions and gestures. Not being able to recognize the emotional state of attitude of our interlocutor can make communication quite difficult. Have you ever thought what it would feel like integrating into another culture as a refugee or migrant? 

There are many obstructions to multicultural integration. Signs of segregation are everywhere, simmering the tensions between people of distinct mother-tongues. With different backgrounds come different standards and communication styles. This Teach-In will offer you an original experience on all these topics