Speculative and critical design constitutes a lens through which researchers and futurists interrogate (im)possible scenarios. Artifacts produced in this way may provide insights by providing a provocative contrast with our own present society. However, speculative design struggles to reach and engage …

Het RAAK MKB-project Geautomatiseerd Game Design is na de oorspronkelijke projectduur van 1 maart 2013 t/m 31 mei 2015 nog met drie maanden uitgebreid om nog gebruik te kunnen maken van tot dan toe onbenutte projectresources, ten behoeve van (1) de ontwikkeling van cursus- en trainingsmateriaal, (2) …

As the state retracts further in the Netherlands, the role of civil society increases. Only now the impact becomes visible due to changing arrangements in the social domain. Since enormous cuts in the welfare budgets have been implemented; creative innovations by civil initiatives are much needed to …

As smart solutions for healthcare (eHealth) are becoming increasingly widespread, apps and other digital devices may effectively complement various forms of psychotherapy. We point at children and adolescents in psychological therapy as a yet-underserved public for similar solutions. Moreover, a shared …

Since the Like-button was introduced in 2009 by Facebook, its use increased rapidly. Liking became an important part of our daily routines on the internet since we are able to like almost any creative expression, such as photos and videos. Little is known about the effects of liking (and disliking) on …

Many origin of life theories argue that molecular self-organization explains the spontaneous emergence of structural and dynamical constraints. However, the preservation of these constraints over time is not well-explained because of the self-undermining and self-limiting nature of these same processes. …