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Our use and understanding of notions such as truth and reality in recent years have been heavily challenged. “White Lies”, “Fake News” and “Alternative Facts” are catch phrases The notion of truth needs to be reconsidered within journalism, digital humanities, computer science, engineering, art and design practices. What are the tools and technologies capable of, that we are building, using and updating, and therefore constantly reaffirming? Do we really know? Do we need to know? The 4th edition of the H&D Summer Academy (HDSA2018) was given the title: Fake it! Fake them! Fake you! Fake us!... H&D and calls for taking truth into own hands. | Our use and understanding of notions such as truth and reality in recent years have been heavily challenged. “White Lies”, “Fake News” and “Alternative Facts” are catch phrases The notion of truth needs to be reconsidered within journalism, digital humanities, computer science, engineering, art and design practices. What are the tools and technologies capable of, that we are building, using and updating, and therefore constantly reaffirming? Do we really know? Do we need to know? The 4th edition of the H&D Summer Academy (HDSA2018) was given the title: Fake it! Fake them! Fake you! Fake us!... H&D and calls for taking truth into own hands. | ||
Hackers & Designers | Hackers & Designers kicked off the Summer Academy workshop program by inviting hackers/designers/makers/artists to come together to establish a critical perspective on truth as such, and to work with multiple truths. | ||
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''' | '''Invited speakers were:''' | ||
'''[[Anastasia Kubrak]] – RU/NL, designer & researcher (User-Agent)''' | '''[[Anastasia Kubrak]] – RU/NL, designer & researcher (User-Agent)''' | ||
Anastasia Kubrak (ænəsteʒə kubrak; born 10 January, 1993) is a designer and researcher based in Rotterdam. In her work she focuses on social and political implications of emerging technologies, surveillance economies and algorithmic governance in urban space. Her projects have been exhibited by Van Abbemuseum, Baltan Laboratories, WORM, Chaumont Biennale de Design Graphique, and her writing has been published by The Institute of Network Cultures, Nichons-nous dans l’Internet and Design Academy Eindhoven #TVClerici Reader. | |||
[https://youtu.be/gpD17u-U-yI Video] [https://soundcloud.com/fanfarefanfarefanfare/hackers-and-designers-anastasia-kubrak?in=fanfarefanfarefanfare/sets/hackers-and-designers-summer Audio] | |||
'''[[Lucas LaRochelle]] – CA, designer (Queering the Map)''' | |||
Lucas LaRochelle is a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and researcher using their work as a tool to both critique contemporary culture and explore tangible alternatives. Their work uses digital media, graphic design, clothing and wearable technology as a means of examining and manipulating the interactions between the (queer) body, technology and the built environment. They received a certificate in Co-Design from the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences in 2016, and are currently completing their BFA in Design and Computation Arts at Concordia University. Their project, Queering The Map, received an Honorary Mention for the 2018 Prix Ars Electronica, and has been featured on CityLab, Broadly, AIGA Eye On Design, I-D, Paper, INTO, Yorokobu, Numerama, and Project Myopia amongst others. Their work and writing has been published in Échelles, Perfect Strangers and Accent. | |||
[https://youtu.be/Mt45azQhOP4 Video] [https://soundcloud.com/fanfarefanfarefanfare/hackers-and-designers-summer-talks-lucas-larochelle?in=fanfarefanfarefanfare/sets/hackers-and-designers-summer Audio] | |||
'''[[Lyudmila Savchuk]] – RU, activist & journalist''' | |||
Lyudmila Savchuk investigated a ‘troll factory’ in Russia undercover for two months, where she saw “the groundwork of the Kremlin propaganda machine with [her] own eyes”. She saw “how the trolls actually work”. | |||
Savchuk is an expert and frequent speaker on Russian disinformation. She is behind a research project on the political coverage in Russian media and is writing a book on the role of Russian propaganda during the American elections. | |||
[https://youtu.be/qjiJA3x6xtY Video] [https://soundcloud.com/fanfarefanfarefanfare/hackers-and-designers-summer-talks-lyudmila-savchuk?in=fanfarefanfarefanfare/sets/hackers-and-designers-summer Audio] | |||
'''[[Louis Center]] – AU, (Peer-to-Peer Web Berlin)''' | |||
Louis Center is a developer investigating the possibilities of p2p web browsers, and how artists can use them to extend their own creative practices and solidify the DIY/independent frameworks they operate within. | |||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hJ7oX87T9M&list=PL-so9IFqQ0Y4WyhG5hHQn0pkYBHyltdYk&index=6 Video] [https://soundcloud.com/fanfarefanfarefanfare/hackers-and-designers-summer-talks-louis-center-1?in=fanfarefanfarefanfare/sets/hackers-and-designers-summer Audio] | |||
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H&D Talks 5.jpg|thumb|Panel Anastasia Kubrak and Lucas LaRochelle // Photos by Philip Ullman | |||
H&D Talks.jpg|thumb|Introduction by Anja Groten // Photos by Philip Ullman | |||
H&D Talks 1.jpg|thumb|Anastasia Kubrak // Photos by Philip Ullman | |||
H&D Talks 3.jpg|thumb|Lucas LaRochelle // Photos by Philip Ullman | |||
H&D Talks 11.jpg|thumb|Photos by Philip Ullman | |||
H&D Talks 4.jpg|thumb|Lucas LaRochelle // Photos by Philip Ullman | |||
H&D Talks 7.jpg|thumb|Lyudmila Savchuk in conversation with Metahaven // Photos by Philip Ullman | |||
H&D Talks 8.jpg|thumb|Lyudmila Savchuk // Photos by Philip Ullman | |||
H&D Talks 10.jpg|thumb|Louis Center // Photos by Philip Ullman | |||
</gallery> | |||
Moderated by Klaas Kuitenbrouwer and joined by Metahaven for a conversation with Lyudmila Savchuk. | |||
Free to all :) | Free to all :) | ||
fanfare | [[fanfare]] | ||
Da Costakade 154, | Da Costakade 154, | ||
1053 XC Amsterdam, | 1053 XC Amsterdam, | ||
The Netherlands | The Netherlands | ||
[[File:HDSA 2018 Final 0907.jpg|thumb|design by Florian Mecklenburg // Goys & Birls]] | |||
This event is made possible by the kind support of Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie | This event is made possible by the kind support of Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie | ||
Latest revision as of 08:58, 30 January 2024
| H&D Summer Talks 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Name | H&D Summer Talks 2018 |
| Location | fanfare |
| Date | 2018/07/21 |
| Time | 18:00-21:00 |
| PeopleOrganisations | Hackers & Designers, fanfare, Louis Center, Anastasia Kubrak, Lucas LaRochelle, Lyudmila Savchuk |
| Type | HDSA2018 |
| Web | Yes |
| No | |
Our use and understanding of notions such as truth and reality in recent years have been heavily challenged. “White Lies”, “Fake News” and “Alternative Facts” are catch phrases The notion of truth needs to be reconsidered within journalism, digital humanities, computer science, engineering, art and design practices. What are the tools and technologies capable of, that we are building, using and updating, and therefore constantly reaffirming? Do we really know? Do we need to know? The 4th edition of the H&D Summer Academy (HDSA2018) was given the title: Fake it! Fake them! Fake you! Fake us!... H&D and calls for taking truth into own hands.
Hackers & Designers kicked off the Summer Academy workshop program by inviting hackers/designers/makers/artists to come together to establish a critical perspective on truth as such, and to work with multiple truths.
Invited speakers were:
Anastasia Kubrak – RU/NL, designer & researcher (User-Agent)
Anastasia Kubrak (ænəsteʒə kubrak; born 10 January, 1993) is a designer and researcher based in Rotterdam. In her work she focuses on social and political implications of emerging technologies, surveillance economies and algorithmic governance in urban space. Her projects have been exhibited by Van Abbemuseum, Baltan Laboratories, WORM, Chaumont Biennale de Design Graphique, and her writing has been published by The Institute of Network Cultures, Nichons-nous dans l’Internet and Design Academy Eindhoven #TVClerici Reader.
Lucas LaRochelle – CA, designer (Queering the Map)
Lucas LaRochelle is a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and researcher using their work as a tool to both critique contemporary culture and explore tangible alternatives. Their work uses digital media, graphic design, clothing and wearable technology as a means of examining and manipulating the interactions between the (queer) body, technology and the built environment. They received a certificate in Co-Design from the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences in 2016, and are currently completing their BFA in Design and Computation Arts at Concordia University. Their project, Queering The Map, received an Honorary Mention for the 2018 Prix Ars Electronica, and has been featured on CityLab, Broadly, AIGA Eye On Design, I-D, Paper, INTO, Yorokobu, Numerama, and Project Myopia amongst others. Their work and writing has been published in Échelles, Perfect Strangers and Accent.
Lyudmila Savchuk – RU, activist & journalist
Lyudmila Savchuk investigated a ‘troll factory’ in Russia undercover for two months, where she saw “the groundwork of the Kremlin propaganda machine with [her] own eyes”. She saw “how the trolls actually work”. Savchuk is an expert and frequent speaker on Russian disinformation. She is behind a research project on the political coverage in Russian media and is writing a book on the role of Russian propaganda during the American elections.
Louis Center – AU, (Peer-to-Peer Web Berlin)
Louis Center is a developer investigating the possibilities of p2p web browsers, and how artists can use them to extend their own creative practices and solidify the DIY/independent frameworks they operate within.
Panel Anastasia Kubrak and Lucas LaRochelle // Photos by Philip Ullman
Introduction by Anja Groten // Photos by Philip Ullman
Anastasia Kubrak // Photos by Philip Ullman
Lucas LaRochelle // Photos by Philip Ullman
Photos by Philip Ullman
Lucas LaRochelle // Photos by Philip Ullman
Lyudmila Savchuk in conversation with Metahaven // Photos by Philip Ullman
Lyudmila Savchuk // Photos by Philip Ullman
Louis Center // Photos by Philip Ullman
Moderated by Klaas Kuitenbrouwer and joined by Metahaven for a conversation with Lyudmila Savchuk.
Free to all :)
fanfare Da Costakade 154, 1053 XC Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This event is made possible by the kind support of Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie