Research

Explore our collection of articles on the leading megatrends in technology, politics, and society.

Filter: Sjoerd Bakker

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Is science to blame for post-truth politics?

How the left contributed to the deconstruction of truth

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FreedomLab commemorates its 500th article with a retrospective of its publication history

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The internet is in need of a transition

What the internet can learn from ongoing transitions in energy, mobility and food

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Knit’s Island and the future of the metaverse

An immersive and fascinating documentary about life in a virtual world

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Short-sighted AI regulations miss the big picture

How can we ensure that AI is not only safe but also resonates with our broader norms and values?

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What would it take for us to believe in aliens?

Believing the unbelievable in times of disinformation and deepfakes

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Will generative AI bring the productivity increases we need?

Information technology and the lack of corresponding increases in productivity

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Human sensors will feed the global mega machine

Intelligent systems will increasingly solicit our ‘help’ to gather data

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De-influencers or re-influencers?

Criticism of consumer society is of all ages, but now it’s coming from an unexpected corner.

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Is artificial intelligence smart enough to create a sustainable future?

Despite a hefty ecological footprint of its own, digital technology has the potential to contribute to a more sustainable future.

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AI regulations may see a Beijing effect

Is Europe too late to cause a Brussels effect on AI technology?

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Gen Z chooses anonymity over fame

Why are Gen Zers more likely to prefer online anonymity compared to millennials?

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Technology on a leash

By sharing ownership and control with producers and governments, our smart devices are no longer what they seem

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A cultural cluster bomb

What will be the lasting impact of the cancellation of Russia?

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Who pays the price for a resilient economy?

Europe is trying to develop a resilient economy that is less reliant on others. Yet, are we willing to the pay the price for our independence?

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Can digital technology save humanity?

How the Digital Revolution will change the rules of the game

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Stimulating sustainable consumer practices

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The greening of green financial products

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What to think of the Corona Pass?

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The traffic light turns green for German digitalization

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A new narrative on climate change

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On realizing we are not alone

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Judges break the unwritten rule of environmental agreements

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Hegemonic shift makes the European Super League inevitable

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The not-so-bright future after the pandemic

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Harvest now, decrypt later

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Crowdsourcing morality for autonomous systems

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Vaccine diplomacy

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The 'Brussels effect' on digital legislation

Europe is reinventing its digital Stack by taking the lead in legislation implementation

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Carbon border tax

Generation Alpha

Online language is better language

Reality is holding back self-driving cars

Precautionary screening for the masses?

The rising costs of carbon emissions

Will the U.S. see a tidal wave of environmental regulations after 2020?

The value of apocalyptic climate scenarios

Don Ihde and generational responses to digital technology

The codification of public policy

The higher purpose of motor sports