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• from: Between Utopia and Dystopia (report)

  With the implementation of the European Accessibility Act in 2025, accessibility measures have been greatly emphasized. As part of this, utopiafeatures like subtitles on AR goggles have become increasingly common, ensuring inclusivity for all users. In the modern era, the importance of such legislation is evident, as digital integration has become an integral part of our society, poised to endure as a permanent fixture. Young individuals are growing up within this digital landscape, wherein new opportunities for value creation emerge for cultural institutions. DEN advocates for the establishment of a red threadshared digital space to facilitate this evolution. Now, Generation Z anticipates personalized interactions across diverse channels, valuing traits such as individuality, integrity, trust, and transparency. They actively seek out conversations and engagements that pique their interests. Meanwhile, Generation Alpha is expected to witness significant impacts from educational technology (edutech). interesting-practiceRaised with screens serving various roles like pacifiers and entertainment, they are likely to embrace gamified educational experiences as a natural progression. These observations prompt the question: questionDoes Generation Z have a disruptive relationship with more traditional forms of culture

• from: Between Utopia and Dystopia (report)

• from: Between Utopia and Dystopia (report)

  Lilan provided examples of red threadshared spaces, such as Oh yay (from IDFA Doclab), HMM's Clean Core initiative, an open calendar project (now defunct), and a WhatsApp project (marred by privacy concerns).

• from: Between Utopia and Dystopia (report)

  Ultimately, Angelique emphasized the platformsdual role of digital platforms as public-facing examples for audiences and as platforms for makers, highlighting the importance of red threadcreating spaces that foster interaction and engagement for both parties.

• from: Digital Space is... (report)

  Key concepts discussed included desiregenerating new impulses to stimulate local communities and improving the accessibility of archived information. Jonas questioned whether they should present an idea, a format, or a brainstorm to DEN. Rogier provided context about DEN’s role in researching future audiences and aiding digitalization in the cultural sector. red threadDEN aims to build a "common space" online to help people find all cultural initiatives in the Netherlands. Jonas asked questionwhat resources could be shared on both a platform and in a physical space. They considered interesting-practicelocation-based ideas, like bike trips with stamps, reminiscent of the early days of the web, as a way to engage people and integrate both digital and physical experiences.

• from: Digital Space is... (report)

  To continue with this project and ensure the group’s vision is effectively communicated and aligned with the Ministry of Culture’s goals, several key steps and roles for group members have been outlined. Maike from DEN highlighted the inclusion of artists and makers in the discussion on digital transformation, emphasizing the importance of leveraging their skills and creativity. This approach has opened up new possibilities for Maike and the group. Priscilla from DEN praised the creation of maps and identified key resonant topics: red threadopen-source data, accessible information, and the need for community and physical/digital connections. She emphasized that solutionDEN should present various scenarios rather than a single solution to the Ministry. Moreover, Beert from DEN expressed relief and gratitude for the valuable input from makers, which helped clarify the blueprint’s main axes: red threadprioritizing people over technology, balancing freedom and control, and focusing on accessibility and inclusivity. Maike sought the group’s input on the three main ideas to present to the Ministry, with Kay suggesting the importance of desiredistributing efforts across multiple initiatives, sharing open data, and fostering local making communities rather than centralizing everything. Lea emphasized that opiniondigital culture often defies expectations, while Florian stressed that opiniondigital culture is an integral part of overall culture, not just about technology. Interestingly, Alice viewed opiniondigital culture as a tool rather than a goal, and Genevra highlighted the importance of delegating to diverse stakeholders. Florian suggested applying resources from groups like theirs to support the initiative. Maike noted that concernorganizations are often resistant to change due to fear and cost, and stressed the need for organizational changes and upskilling. Beert acknowledged the expense of uncertainty with change.