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@dedependance.eu
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Contribute to the development of critical narratives in Rotterdam and join our friends of @versbeton.nl. This is your chance to support radically independent journalism for a fairer and more distinctive city.
Until December 1st you can get a membership for just €50/year.
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🫶🏽 Thank you for joining us last Monday at Debatpodium Arminius for our talk with philosopher and public intellectual Agnes Callard on The Case for a Philosophical Life.
October 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🫶🏽 Thank you for joining us last Monday at Debatpodium Arminius for our talk with philosopher and public intellectual Agnes Callard on The Case for a Philosophical Life.
Our latest podcast episode with Nikole Hannah-Jones is up!
Together with moderator Hani Salih, Nikole Hannah-Jones unpacks the struggle over narrative, the power of memory, and what it takes to defend democracy when its core ideals are under siege.
👉 dedependance.eu/nikole-hanna...
Together with moderator Hani Salih, Nikole Hannah-Jones unpacks the struggle over narrative, the power of memory, and what it takes to defend democracy when its core ideals are under siege.
👉 dedependance.eu/nikole-hanna...
October 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Our latest podcast episode with Nikole Hannah-Jones is up!
Together with moderator Hani Salih, Nikole Hannah-Jones unpacks the struggle over narrative, the power of memory, and what it takes to defend democracy when its core ideals are under siege.
👉 dedependance.eu/nikole-hanna...
Together with moderator Hani Salih, Nikole Hannah-Jones unpacks the struggle over narrative, the power of memory, and what it takes to defend democracy when its core ideals are under siege.
👉 dedependance.eu/nikole-hanna...
🫶🏽 Thank you for joining us Sept. 30th for our sold-out evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones on Democracy, Resistance & the Politics of Memory.
@nhannahjones.bsky.social
@nhannahjones.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🫶🏽 Thank you for joining us Sept. 30th for our sold-out evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones on Democracy, Resistance & the Politics of Memory.
@nhannahjones.bsky.social
@nhannahjones.bsky.social
📣 Last night at a sold-out OASE, @leaypi.bsky.social explored memory, survival, and solidarity in an age of crisis - from Ottoman aristocracy to modern Albania. We would like to thank you all for your presence, insightful questions and your commitment to thinking beyond the status quo.
September 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
📣 Last night at a sold-out OASE, @leaypi.bsky.social explored memory, survival, and solidarity in an age of crisis - from Ottoman aristocracy to modern Albania. We would like to thank you all for your presence, insightful questions and your commitment to thinking beyond the status quo.
Heads up: tickets for our upcoming talk with @leaypi.bsky.social are moving fast. Join us this Friday for a timely conversation about the personal and political challenges that we currently face.
👉 Final tickets: dedependance.eu/events/lea-ypi
👉 Final tickets: dedependance.eu/events/lea-ypi
September 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Heads up: tickets for our upcoming talk with @leaypi.bsky.social are moving fast. Join us this Friday for a timely conversation about the personal and political challenges that we currently face.
👉 Final tickets: dedependance.eu/events/lea-ypi
👉 Final tickets: dedependance.eu/events/lea-ypi
Nikole Hannah-Jones’ The 1619 Project reframes the dominant narrative U.S. history by placing slavery and Black Americans’ contributions at its center. A landmark work that continues to spark urgent debates on democracy, memory, and justice.
September 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Nikole Hannah-Jones’ The 1619 Project reframes the dominant narrative U.S. history by placing slavery and Black Americans’ contributions at its center. A landmark work that continues to spark urgent debates on democracy, memory, and justice.
📖 Fri 26 Sept: Political philosopher @leaypi.bsky.social joins De Dépendance to present the Dutch translation of her new book Indignity. This powerful publication blends philosophy & autobiography to explore survival, solidarity & the fragility of truth in an age of crisis.
September 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
📖 Fri 26 Sept: Political philosopher @leaypi.bsky.social joins De Dépendance to present the Dutch translation of her new book Indignity. This powerful publication blends philosophy & autobiography to explore survival, solidarity & the fragility of truth in an age of crisis.
📚 Mon 20 Oct: Renowned philosopher Agnes Callard joins De Dépendance (Rotterdam) for The Case for a Philosophical Life to celebrate the Dutch translation of her book Open Socrates. This evening, @agnescallard.bsky.social explores philosophy as a shared practice of asking life’s hardest questions.
September 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
📚 Mon 20 Oct: Renowned philosopher Agnes Callard joins De Dépendance (Rotterdam) for The Case for a Philosophical Life to celebrate the Dutch translation of her book Open Socrates. This evening, @agnescallard.bsky.social explores philosophy as a shared practice of asking life’s hardest questions.
On September 26, we welcome acclaimed political theorist and writer @leaypi.bsky.social on the occasion of the Dutch translation of her latest book, ’Indignity’. This evening explores what it means to survive in an age of extremes and reveals the fragility of truth - both personal and political.
August 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On September 26, we welcome acclaimed political theorist and writer @leaypi.bsky.social on the occasion of the Dutch translation of her latest book, ’Indignity’. This evening explores what it means to survive in an age of extremes and reveals the fragility of truth - both personal and political.
In a moment when the foundations of American democracy are being shaken – and its past reshaped to serve partisan ends – Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, joins us for a conversation on the erosion of democracy and the tools for resistance.
@nhannahjones.bsky.social
@nhannahjones.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In a moment when the foundations of American democracy are being shaken – and its past reshaped to serve partisan ends – Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, joins us for a conversation on the erosion of democracy and the tools for resistance.
@nhannahjones.bsky.social
@nhannahjones.bsky.social
On Friday, September 26, political theorist and writer Lea Ypi will speak at OASE on the occasion of the Dutch translation of her latest book, Indignity.
ℹ️ More info and tickets: dedependance.eu/events/lea-y...
ℹ️ More info and tickets: dedependance.eu/events/lea-y...
July 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
On Friday, September 26, political theorist and writer Lea Ypi will speak at OASE on the occasion of the Dutch translation of her latest book, Indignity.
ℹ️ More info and tickets: dedependance.eu/events/lea-y...
ℹ️ More info and tickets: dedependance.eu/events/lea-y...
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The powerhouse that is Meredith Whittaker and her astute insights into privacy and AI. Highly recommended. @meredithmeredith.bsky.social @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social @dedependance.eu
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🎧New podcast: Signal president @meredithmeredith.bsky.social Whittaker in a conversation with Evelyn Austin of @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social about Signal, privacy and AI. Hosted by Nuria Ribas Costa and @dedependance.eu
👉 aboutsignal.com/videos-podca...
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #privacy
👉 aboutsignal.com/videos-podca...
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #privacy
Meredith Whittaker on Signal, surveillance and the future of AI - AboutSignal.com
Signal president Meredith Whittaker in a conversation with Evelyn Austin of Bits of Freedom about Signal, privacy and AI. Hosted by Nuria Ribas Costa and De Dependance.
aboutsignal.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The powerhouse that is Meredith Whittaker and her astute insights into privacy and AI. Highly recommended. @meredithmeredith.bsky.social @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social @dedependance.eu
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🎙️ NEW PODCASTS ALERT!
Just released:
• Meredith Whittaker on privacy, surveillance & AI.
• Rosie Collington on The Big Con of consulting firms.
• Angela Saini on the patriarchy and its construction.
Listen on your favorite platform:
dedependance.eu/podcasts
(@meredithmeredith.bsky.social)
Just released:
• Meredith Whittaker on privacy, surveillance & AI.
• Rosie Collington on The Big Con of consulting firms.
• Angela Saini on the patriarchy and its construction.
Listen on your favorite platform:
dedependance.eu/podcasts
(@meredithmeredith.bsky.social)
July 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🎙️ NEW PODCASTS ALERT!
Just released:
• Meredith Whittaker on privacy, surveillance & AI.
• Rosie Collington on The Big Con of consulting firms.
• Angela Saini on the patriarchy and its construction.
Listen on your favorite platform:
dedependance.eu/podcasts
(@meredithmeredith.bsky.social)
Just released:
• Meredith Whittaker on privacy, surveillance & AI.
• Rosie Collington on The Big Con of consulting firms.
• Angela Saini on the patriarchy and its construction.
Listen on your favorite platform:
dedependance.eu/podcasts
(@meredithmeredith.bsky.social)
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Attended a great talk yesterday at @dedependance.eu hosted by Nuria Ribas Costa with @meredithmeredith.bsky.social, Evelyn Austin (@bitsoffreedom.bsky.social) about Signal, AI and Europe's "Big Tech Initiatives" (amongst other things).
July 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Attended a great talk yesterday at @dedependance.eu hosted by Nuria Ribas Costa with @meredithmeredith.bsky.social, Evelyn Austin (@bitsoffreedom.bsky.social) about Signal, AI and Europe's "Big Tech Initiatives" (amongst other things).
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Yes, it should be released as a podcast by them. I don't know timing, however.
July 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Yes, it should be released as a podcast by them. I don't know timing, however.
Thank you for joining us on our evening with @meredithmeredith.bsky.social.
Together with Evelyn Austin, CEO of @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social they shared valuable insights on encryption, surveillance, and AI governance, exploring how we can build technology that truly serves the public interest.
Together with Evelyn Austin, CEO of @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social they shared valuable insights on encryption, surveillance, and AI governance, exploring how we can build technology that truly serves the public interest.
July 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thank you for joining us on our evening with @meredithmeredith.bsky.social.
Together with Evelyn Austin, CEO of @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social they shared valuable insights on encryption, surveillance, and AI governance, exploring how we can build technology that truly serves the public interest.
Together with Evelyn Austin, CEO of @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social they shared valuable insights on encryption, surveillance, and AI governance, exploring how we can build technology that truly serves the public interest.
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Bonus post with pica taken from a back row seat:
July 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Bonus post with pica taken from a back row seat:
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Great session by @dedependance.eu where @evelynaustin.bsky.social and @meredithmeredith.bsky.social spoke about Signal, surveillance, AI, and more! Well organized! 💯🎉
Today I also tried to absorb insights through sketch noting, giving an impression of what was discussed:
Today I also tried to absorb insights through sketch noting, giving an impression of what was discussed:
July 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Great session by @dedependance.eu where @evelynaustin.bsky.social and @meredithmeredith.bsky.social spoke about Signal, surveillance, AI, and more! Well organized! 💯🎉
Today I also tried to absorb insights through sketch noting, giving an impression of what was discussed:
Today I also tried to absorb insights through sketch noting, giving an impression of what was discussed:
Lea Ypi is coming to Rotterdam on Friday, September 26th.
Join us in Oase as the acclaimed political theorist will explore survival and solidarity in times of crisis through philosophy and personal reflection.
ℹ️: dedependance.eu/events/lea-y...
Join us in Oase as the acclaimed political theorist will explore survival and solidarity in times of crisis through philosophy and personal reflection.
ℹ️: dedependance.eu/events/lea-y...
June 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Lea Ypi is coming to Rotterdam on Friday, September 26th.
Join us in Oase as the acclaimed political theorist will explore survival and solidarity in times of crisis through philosophy and personal reflection.
ℹ️: dedependance.eu/events/lea-y...
Join us in Oase as the acclaimed political theorist will explore survival and solidarity in times of crisis through philosophy and personal reflection.
ℹ️: dedependance.eu/events/lea-y...
This is your signal (pun intended) to secure your spot for our talk with @meredithmeredith.bsky.social. On July 1st we’ll discuss anything from surveillance, the future of AI and, of course, Signal.
👉 Tickets are moving fast. Grab yours at dedependance.eu/events/meredith-whittaker
👉 Tickets are moving fast. Grab yours at dedependance.eu/events/meredith-whittaker
June 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
This is your signal (pun intended) to secure your spot for our talk with @meredithmeredith.bsky.social. On July 1st we’ll discuss anything from surveillance, the future of AI and, of course, Signal.
👉 Tickets are moving fast. Grab yours at dedependance.eu/events/meredith-whittaker
👉 Tickets are moving fast. Grab yours at dedependance.eu/events/meredith-whittaker
🧠 Agnes Callard on The Case for a Philosophical Life
On Monday 20 October, renowned philosopher and public thinker Agnes Callard comes to De Dépendance to celebrate the Dutch translation of her acclaimed new book 'Open Socrates'.
📍 Arminius, Museumpark 3, Rotterdam
👉 dedependance.eu
On Monday 20 October, renowned philosopher and public thinker Agnes Callard comes to De Dépendance to celebrate the Dutch translation of her acclaimed new book 'Open Socrates'.
📍 Arminius, Museumpark 3, Rotterdam
👉 dedependance.eu
June 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🧠 Agnes Callard on The Case for a Philosophical Life
On Monday 20 October, renowned philosopher and public thinker Agnes Callard comes to De Dépendance to celebrate the Dutch translation of her acclaimed new book 'Open Socrates'.
📍 Arminius, Museumpark 3, Rotterdam
👉 dedependance.eu
On Monday 20 October, renowned philosopher and public thinker Agnes Callard comes to De Dépendance to celebrate the Dutch translation of her acclaimed new book 'Open Socrates'.
📍 Arminius, Museumpark 3, Rotterdam
👉 dedependance.eu
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Tip! WhatsApp krijgt advertenties in de app. Wil je horen hoe #Signal het als non-profit anders doet, dan kun je op 1 juli luisteren naar de president van Signal Meredith Whittaker, in Theater Rotterdam.
Als je er nog bij wil zijn: dedependance.eu/events/mered...
Als je er nog bij wil zijn: dedependance.eu/events/mered...
June 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Tip! WhatsApp krijgt advertenties in de app. Wil je horen hoe #Signal het als non-profit anders doet, dan kun je op 1 juli luisteren naar de president van Signal Meredith Whittaker, in Theater Rotterdam.
Als je er nog bij wil zijn: dedependance.eu/events/mered...
Als je er nog bij wil zijn: dedependance.eu/events/mered...
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So, the President of the Signal Foundation (ie those who run Signal) @meredithmeredith.bsky.social is more badass than I knew.
📣 Introducing Meredith Whittaker, who will be speaking at our upcoming talk on Signal, Surveillance and the Future of AI.
June 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
So, the President of the Signal Foundation (ie those who run Signal) @meredithmeredith.bsky.social is more badass than I knew.
🗽 Nikole Hannah-Jones on Democracy, Resistance & the Politics of Memory
On 30 September, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and creator of The 1619 Project, @nhannahjones.bsky.social, returns to De Dépendance for a conversation on the erosion of democracy and the tools for resistance.
On 30 September, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and creator of The 1619 Project, @nhannahjones.bsky.social, returns to De Dépendance for a conversation on the erosion of democracy and the tools for resistance.
June 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🗽 Nikole Hannah-Jones on Democracy, Resistance & the Politics of Memory
On 30 September, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and creator of The 1619 Project, @nhannahjones.bsky.social, returns to De Dépendance for a conversation on the erosion of democracy and the tools for resistance.
On 30 September, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and creator of The 1619 Project, @nhannahjones.bsky.social, returns to De Dépendance for a conversation on the erosion of democracy and the tools for resistance.