The Matrix and the Manifold:
Enter the Educational Revolution

In this introductory session we will explore the Glitch as a creative space and its usability to design future forms of education. We delve into the works that inspired The Matrix and deconstruct phenomena of contemporary media to imagine new constructs of learning. You take on the role of Architect working in the Glitch: a boundless simulation lab that enables you to invent and appreciate difference.
You get to experience how collaboration on digital platforms can lead to refreshing content, methods and perspectives. By pooling together our collective creativity we can build new connections and unfold the many possibilities and shapes of epistemic innovation.   
by Almar Bok & Zina Burgers

The Next MessAIh? 

Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) be our next messAIh or the 11th plague? AI makes it possible to summon our cars, ask Alexa about the weather and we unlock our phones with facial recognition. But is has a darker side too. In this Teach-in we will time-travel together with philosopher René Descartes to an AI-driven 22th century. We will discover how wrong inputs can lead to  decisions increasing  discrimination, racism and other social inequalities. In our interactive game and immersive storyline we will explore the dangers of AI and priming. Any prior knowledge is not required, Descartes and ‘AI’ will lead you through the process! 
by Marco Kwakernaat, Hilde van Hemert, Julius Klaassen 

Duets of Difference: How to Tune in With Someone you Disagree With 

In a world where voices are becoming louder and increasingly distant, how can we find unity in our diversity? How can we converge disparate opinions and build harmony across divides? Dialogue has helped individuals and groups around the world navigate difference for centuries. It is based on the acknowledgment that no one holds all the truth on a subject and on the willingness to learn from each other. Many of us, however, are attuned to debate or reinforcement. We are used to singing solo or to preaching to the choir.
This session is not a singing class but an invitation to reflect on your worldview and values, to practice listening and perspective-taking and to engage in a role play for political dialogue. To solve the challenges of our time, we need to tune in with ourselves and each other and set the tone for the future together. 
by Lena Bäunker

Battle of the Ships

It’s going to be all hands on deck during this brand new simulation game where you will step aboard at a major cargo shipping company. Get to know the ropes of complex decision making while battling your competitors. Find out how your actions change the current playing field with regards to climate change. Will you go green, choose for the money, or make the money green? Will you be able to influence the decisions of the other companies trapped in this dilemma? You can steer towards collaboration, but maybe pursuing a different strategy floats your boat more. But be cautious: a small leak can make great ships sink.
by Esra Broeksteeg, Lisa Dambrink, Anina Vliegen, Thoma van Eijck 

Poor City Made of Gold

How do social inequality and environmental degradation relate? Environmental injustice lies at exactly this intersection and represents one of today’s most complex global challenges. We invite you to explore this topic in ‘Nambija’: the place no one can find. Travel to a remote settlement in southern Ecuador and understand how one can live in extreme poverty whilst being surrounded by gold.
Step in the shoes of key stakeholders, including local workers, the mining corporation, national government or an environmental pressure group. With limited resources and conflicting interests, how will you improve the situation in Nambija?” 
by Carolina Echecopar, Sara Zimmermann, Cesare Pezzini, Santiago Ontaneda 

(un)Learning Through Otherworldliness

We are humxns of planet Cx: beings that transcended their bodies and now live in an interconnected digital world. This world is facing numerous crises - our future looks bleak. Therefore, we must re-imagine it. Now, we need your help to save planet Cx from its annihilation.
In this teach-in, you will play a pivotal role in deciding our collective future. How can we become aware about our physical existence? How can we overcome the binary of mind and body, underdeveloped and developed, of individuality and collectivity?
Join us in a journey from disembodiment to embodiment, from alienation to entanglement. Let’s work together on realizing alternative worlds!
by Bente Wiebing, Kathi Ammann, Viana Afoumou, Claire Tio, Yusser Salih 

In a World Where…

After a nuclear explosion in 2035 humans ended up at the bottom of the food-chain while mutant birds rebuilt the society around us. We are to them what ants were to us, unfortunate wanderers in a home where we are not welcome.
In this Teach-in we use science fiction storytelling as a tool to speculate about the (im)possible narratives for the future. Using environmental events as departure point, you will challenge yourself to think beyond a normalized civilization. You become your own temporal travel agency: determining your departure, arrival, and route to the future. 
by Lauren Verheijen

Black Monumentalism: Do you see it too? 

Art has the power to ignite change. Especially monuments play an important role in mirroring attitudes within society. Driven by the belief of the importance of remembering Afrikan histories and a non-linear perspective of history, we will explore the motivation behind constructing certain statues and resistance surrounding the removal of controversial monuments. By focusing on the Mbuya Nehanda statue in Zimbabwe, you are invited to consider the social, cultural and political impact of monumentalism. This Teach-In aims to inspire an increased interest in marginalized histories and highlights the importance of involvement in the discourse surrounding monuments in public spaces. 
by Nora Chirikure 

A Deep Dive Into the Plastic Soup  

Overwhelmed with the waves of the plastic ocean. Empowered by the collective beach clean-ups.  Adaptive with the changing tides. Angry with the carelessness of polluters. In this Teach-in we explore how emotions and environmental issues like the plastic soup connect. How can we deal with them on a personal level and translate that to collective change? We take a deep dive into the topic of plastic soup by doing practical research starting in your own house.  
by Maaike de Waele

2021: A Space Odyssey - Meet my AI Wife 

Dear reader, I am writing to you with the greatest sense of urgency from the year 2221. I am afraid you might all be in grave danger. Due to Artificial Intelligence (AI) entering our homes and lives, we are on the verge of civil wars. Fortunately, there is still hope. And you can help. We believe that if humans are educated on the matters of AI in time, we might be able to turn the tide. Soon my crew and I will visit your time and together we will dive into current AI advancements, AI-human relationships and ponder on questions of security, privacy and AI rights. If you are up for the challenge, sign up!  
by Jasper Vermeulen, Linh Phan, Paula Paraschiv, Maurizio Raina 

Climate Change’s Death Threat: It’s Getting hot in Here

Dear citizens, It’s 2030 and as the president of the UN I have some bad news. We did not reach the goals of the Paris Agreement to prevent a global climate crisis. We already start to see the effects of climate change on global health and social inequalities. But I refuse to give up. We have one last shot to prevent irreversible damage…  In this exciting simulation game you get immersed into a diversity of perspectives on the topic of climate change and global health.
by Magdalena Lesch, Rahel Schneider, Malin Holm 

This Teach-in is moved to march 1. Previous registrations are still valid.

An Ecology of Myths

Myths might be our deepest storytelling software, some as old as time itself. Most of modern society still runs on these powerful narratives, structuring the way we understand and act within the world. Connect this to ecology and we can dissect one of our most pressing issues: human disconnection from “nature”. From the Garden of Eden to the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh, every culture has its own myth of the origins of humans on earth.
In this Teach-in you will step into the Mythmaker’s shoes and harness your power of speculative storytelling. Using our collective imagination, we will wonder about alternative foundations to rethink the relation between human and “nature”.  
by Charles Ménard Wendling