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Join us and save the world with technology! We've built a supercomputer that empowers you to tackle today's societal challenges. But beware: only truly original ideas will be rewarded. Ready to acquire the superpowers necessary to save the world?
Algorithmic realities
The installation Playing the algorithm makes the relationship between algorithms and its users tangible. By giving the algorithm a personality and letting visitors compete in a game to see who gets to be in control.
By asking ourselves: are we still leading ourselves in a world shaped by algorithms? And how do we regain control? We try to create more space for autonomy and play.
Background
This project is the culmination of design research conducted by Connect, a designlab within the City of Amsterdam, focusing on inspiring parents and children to engage with technology in a more meaningful and playful way. By showcasing the potential for technology to reward independent thought and creativity, we aim to contribute to a broader discussion about growing up in the digital age in which we challenge passive algorithmic realities in which children are often left mere digital consumers.
Following its debut at Dutch Design Week, the installation will tour Amsterdam as part of a larger project exploring the implications of a digital childhood
