Algorithmic cultures refer to the relationship between algorithms, and both human and non-human societies. The research group therefore examines not only how algorithms are informed by and embedded within cultural norms, values, institutions, and behaviors but also how they, in turn, actively shape these dimensions. As algorithmic processes increasingly blur the boundaries of everyday life, they significantly influence how individuals and communities interact, engage with, and transform knowledge and culture.

As part of this introductory programme Enrique Gutierrez was invited to host a workshop on A.I. for Artists to learn more about A.I. as a tool to generate images. The next day a symposium was hosted to hear from several researchers connected to the research group. Included in the symposium were Roosje Klap, Arif Kornweitz, Zachary Formwalt, Mariana Fernandez, Benjamin Schoonenberg, Femke Herregraven, and Flavia Dzodan to share their research on algorithms and its relation to both human and non-human societies. Additionally Flavia Dzodan launched her new essay ‘Haptic Mournings; Morning the Never-Made' about our increasing blurring relation to the digital world, the imagined and real. Lastly a Research Cafe session by Flavia was dedicated to teaching students about A.I. prompt crafting.

A small edition of the printed publication is still available for students for free. In case you are interested to receive a copy please contact eva.hoonhout@sandberg.nl

These photos are from the symposium and round table discussion on December 6th, 2023 with Flavia Dzodan, Arif Kornweitz, Femke Herregraven, Mariana Fernández, Zachary Formwalt, Roosje Klap and Benjamin Schoonenberg. The photos are made by Nikola Lamburov