Iskander Smit
@iskandr.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
research through (co-design) agentic AI in physical space: Citiesofthings.org, organizer thingscon.org, weekly newsletter iskandr.nl
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From simulation to intuition layer: the intelligence of space itself
Weeknotes 365 - Universal Ambient intelligence or immersive AI, how does it create general intuition. Connecting things that triggered thoughts this week. Like more news on human-AI […]
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Weeknotes 365 - Universal Ambient intelligence or immersive AI, how does it create general intuition. Connecting things that triggered thoughts this week. Like more news on human-AI […]
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November 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
From simulation to intuition layer: the intelligence of space itself
Weeknotes 365 - Universal Ambient intelligence or immersive AI, how does it create general intuition. Connecting things that triggered thoughts this week. Like more news on human-AI […]
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Weeknotes 365 - Universal Ambient intelligence or immersive AI, how does it create general intuition. Connecting things that triggered thoughts this week. Like more news on human-AI […]
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First talks at the Society 5.0 festival. As we become increasingly integrated into a lifeworld living together with artificial intelligence, we are exploring the true nature of the insides of the machines by engaging with vintage machines and AIs.
Hybrid realities. Simple things become complex.
Hybrid realities. Simple things become complex.
October 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
First talks at the Society 5.0 festival. As we become increasingly integrated into a lifeworld living together with artificial intelligence, we are exploring the true nature of the insides of the machines by engaging with vintage machines and AIs.
Hybrid realities. Simple things become complex.
Hybrid realities. Simple things become complex.
Weeknotes 359 - Friction of Creation for Social Dynamics of AI Tools - What is the needed friction, and what social mechanics are driving tools like Sora 2? And the latest news of last week in human-AI-things co-performances […]
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October 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Weeknotes 359 - Friction of Creation for Social Dynamics of AI Tools - What is the needed friction, and what social mechanics are driving tools like Sora 2? And the latest news of last week in human-AI-things co-performances […]
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What happens when the civic economy meets the protocol economy?
Join us 15-17 September for a design charrette modeling mediation for civic economies via: currencies - tokens - current-sees.
First deadline for entries call for participation 6th July […]
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Join us 15-17 September for a design charrette modeling mediation for civic economies via: currencies - tokens - current-sees.
First deadline for entries call for participation 6th July […]
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July 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
What happens when the civic economy meets the protocol economy?
Join us 15-17 September for a design charrette modeling mediation for civic economies via: currencies - tokens - current-sees.
First deadline for entries call for participation 6th July […]
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Join us 15-17 September for a design charrette modeling mediation for civic economies via: currencies - tokens - current-sees.
First deadline for entries call for participation 6th July […]
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Today we have the third edition of the exhibition Generative Things at Waag Futurelab Hyperlink event (14:00-20:00)
June 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Today we have the third edition of the exhibition Generative Things at Waag Futurelab Hyperlink event (14:00-20:00)
Earlier today. Always good analyses by @parismarx
The false choice of innovation and regulation.
#pubconf2025
The false choice of innovation and regulation.
#pubconf2025
June 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Earlier today. Always good analyses by @parismarx
The false choice of innovation and regulation.
#pubconf2025
The false choice of innovation and regulation.
#pubconf2025
We launch the RIOT 2025 report - State of Responsible Tech on 6 June in Rotterdam during Salon, and organise an unconference to dive deeper into the topics addressed by the authors of the 15 articles.
Join us (and get the report)! […]
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Join us (and get the report)! […]
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May 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
We launch the RIOT 2025 report - State of Responsible Tech on 6 June in Rotterdam during Salon, and organise an unconference to dive deeper into the topics addressed by the authors of the 15 articles.
Join us (and get the report)! […]
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Join us (and get the report)! […]
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In two weeks, we will officially launch the fifth edition of the “State of Responsible IOT” report, RIOT 2025, in short.
We have 16 great articles, and the report will have the projects of the exhibition “generative things”.
Join us for the festive launch […]
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We have 16 great articles, and the report will have the projects of the exhibition “generative things”.
Join us for the festive launch […]
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May 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
In two weeks, we will officially launch the fifth edition of the “State of Responsible IOT” report, RIOT 2025, in short.
We have 16 great articles, and the report will have the projects of the exhibition “generative things”.
Join us for the festive launch […]
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We have 16 great articles, and the report will have the projects of the exhibition “generative things”.
Join us for the festive launch […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Weeknotes 317 - designing for understandable predictive intelligence
What will AI do for automated systems in the real world? Are we already expecting algo being AI? Agentic AI and more.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-317-designing-for-understandable-predictive-intelligence/
What will AI do for automated systems in the real world? Are we already expecting algo being AI? Agentic AI and more.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-317-designing-for-understandable-predictive-intelligence/
December 3, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Weeknotes 317 - designing for understandable predictive intelligence
What will AI do for automated systems in the real world? Are we already expecting algo being AI? Agentic AI and more.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-317-designing-for-understandable-predictive-intelligence/
What will AI do for automated systems in the real world? Are we already expecting algo being AI? Agentic AI and more.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-317-designing-for-understandable-predictive-intelligence/
Weeknotes 316 - shifting perceptions of smartness
What is the difference between smart and intelligent objects? Is this the same as ten years ago? Some thoughts, and notions from the news from last week […]
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What is the difference between smart and intelligent objects? Is this the same as ten years ago? Some thoughts, and notions from the news from last week […]
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November 27, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Weeknotes 316 - shifting perceptions of smartness
What is the difference between smart and intelligent objects? Is this the same as ten years ago? Some thoughts, and notions from the news from last week […]
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What is the difference between smart and intelligent objects? Is this the same as ten years ago? Some thoughts, and notions from the news from last week […]
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Weeknotes 315 - more-than-human agents fighting craptocracy for commons good
Thinking about the dangers of new craptocracy and possible pathways using empowering capabilities of more than human agents. And more from the news […]
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Thinking about the dangers of new craptocracy and possible pathways using empowering capabilities of more than human agents. And more from the news […]
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November 20, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Weeknotes 315 - more-than-human agents fighting craptocracy for commons good
Thinking about the dangers of new craptocracy and possible pathways using empowering capabilities of more than human agents. And more from the news […]
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Thinking about the dangers of new craptocracy and possible pathways using empowering capabilities of more than human agents. And more from the news […]
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**Weeknotes 314 - Reimagining Engagement with Bottom-Up Intelligence**
This week’s thoughts are triggered by the graduation work of Lisa. And next to that some highlights from the tech societies and futures news […]
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This week’s thoughts are triggered by the graduation work of Lisa. And next to that some highlights from the tech societies and futures news […]
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November 12, 2024 at 7:36 AM
**Weeknotes 314 - Reimagining Engagement with Bottom-Up Intelligence**
This week’s thoughts are triggered by the graduation work of Lisa. And next to that some highlights from the tech societies and futures news […]
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This week’s thoughts are triggered by the graduation work of Lisa. And next to that some highlights from the tech societies and futures news […]
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Weeknotes 313 - the triage of AI search
Thoughts on AI search as a signal of the next paradigm shift. And other captures of the news, paper of the week, and events to visit.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-313-the-triage-of-ai-search/?ref=target-is-new-newsletter
Thoughts on AI search as a signal of the next paradigm shift. And other captures of the news, paper of the week, and events to visit.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-313-the-triage-of-ai-search/?ref=target-is-new-newsletter
November 5, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Weeknotes 313 - the triage of AI search
Thoughts on AI search as a signal of the next paradigm shift. And other captures of the news, paper of the week, and events to visit.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-313-the-triage-of-ai-search/?ref=target-is-new-newsletter
Thoughts on AI search as a signal of the next paradigm shift. And other captures of the news, paper of the week, and events to visit.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-313-the-triage-of-ai-search/?ref=target-is-new-newsletter
Weeknotes 312 - prevent curling agentic AI parenting
Agentic AI and new ways of designing the right balance of magic and agency. And other news on immersive human-AI partnerships in tech societies.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-312-prevent-curling-agentic-ai-2/
Agentic AI and new ways of designing the right balance of magic and agency. And other news on immersive human-AI partnerships in tech societies.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-312-prevent-curling-agentic-ai-2/
October 29, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Weeknotes 312 - prevent curling agentic AI parenting
Agentic AI and new ways of designing the right balance of magic and agency. And other news on immersive human-AI partnerships in tech societies.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-312-prevent-curling-agentic-ai-2/
Agentic AI and new ways of designing the right balance of magic and agency. And other news on immersive human-AI partnerships in tech societies.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-312-prevent-curling-agentic-ai-2/
Weeknotes 311 - be aware of the boring AI agents
A bit squeezed in a busy week at DDW and beyond. So using the new agents to explore them. And more news on testing the human-ai partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-311-be-aware-of-the-boring-ai-agents/
A bit squeezed in a busy week at DDW and beyond. So using the new agents to explore them. And more news on testing the human-ai partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-311-be-aware-of-the-boring-ai-agents/
October 22, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Weeknotes 311 - be aware of the boring AI agents
A bit squeezed in a busy week at DDW and beyond. So using the new agents to explore them. And more news on testing the human-ai partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-311-be-aware-of-the-boring-ai-agents/
A bit squeezed in a busy week at DDW and beyond. So using the new agents to explore them. And more news on testing the human-ai partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-311-be-aware-of-the-boring-ai-agents/
Weeknotes 310 - proxy citizens and robotic things as social catalysts
Doing a workshop made me sharpen some thoughts and learn more about rockets and robotaxis and reflective stories.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-310-proxy-citizens-and-robotic-things-as-social-catalysts/
Doing a workshop made me sharpen some thoughts and learn more about rockets and robotaxis and reflective stories.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-310-proxy-citizens-and-robotic-things-as-social-catalysts/
October 15, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Weeknotes 310 - proxy citizens and robotic things as social catalysts
Doing a workshop made me sharpen some thoughts and learn more about rockets and robotaxis and reflective stories.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-310-proxy-citizens-and-robotic-things-as-social-catalysts/
Doing a workshop made me sharpen some thoughts and learn more about rockets and robotaxis and reflective stories.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-310-proxy-citizens-and-robotic-things-as-social-catalysts/
Weeknotes 309 - the hidden influencer role of an adaptive AI
What will happen when these AIs become more and more capable of playing us? And other notions from last week's news in this newsletter.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-309-the-hidden-influencer-role-of-an-adaptive-ai/
What will happen when these AIs become more and more capable of playing us? And other notions from last week's news in this newsletter.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-309-the-hidden-influencer-role-of-an-adaptive-ai/
October 8, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Weeknotes 309 - the hidden influencer role of an adaptive AI
What will happen when these AIs become more and more capable of playing us? And other notions from last week's news in this newsletter.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-309-the-hidden-influencer-role-of-an-adaptive-ai/
What will happen when these AIs become more and more capable of playing us? And other notions from last week's news in this newsletter.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-309-the-hidden-influencer-role-of-an-adaptive-ai/
Weeknotes 308 - revelations by relating to fuzzy intelligence
What can we discover about ourselves using the current fuzzy intelligence tools? And an overview of last week's news on human-AI partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-308-revelations-by-relating-to-fuzzy-intelligence/
What can we discover about ourselves using the current fuzzy intelligence tools? And an overview of last week's news on human-AI partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-308-revelations-by-relating-to-fuzzy-intelligence/
October 1, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Weeknotes 308 - revelations by relating to fuzzy intelligence
What can we discover about ourselves using the current fuzzy intelligence tools? And an overview of last week's news on human-AI partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-308-revelations-by-relating-to-fuzzy-intelligence/
What can we discover about ourselves using the current fuzzy intelligence tools? And an overview of last week's news on human-AI partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-308-revelations-by-relating-to-fuzzy-intelligence/
Weeknotes 304 - confusing conversations by the synthetic uh
Will we take the synthetic conversation for real when we have a real conversation? And notions from last week’s news, looking forward to events.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-304-confusing-conversations-by-the-synthetic-uh/
Will we take the synthetic conversation for real when we have a real conversation? And notions from last week’s news, looking forward to events.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-304-confusing-conversations-by-the-synthetic-uh/
September 3, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Weeknotes 304 - confusing conversations by the synthetic uh
Will we take the synthetic conversation for real when we have a real conversation? And notions from last week’s news, looking forward to events.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-304-confusing-conversations-by-the-synthetic-uh/
Will we take the synthetic conversation for real when we have a real conversation? And notions from last week’s news, looking forward to events.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-304-confusing-conversations-by-the-synthetic-uh/
Join us in Amsterdam this Thursday, 5 September, for a ThingsCon Salon we organize in partnership with the Human Values of Smarter Cities program.
This meetup and workshop will focus on participatory design for machine learning and explore the changing […]
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This meetup and workshop will focus on participatory design for machine learning and explore the changing […]
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September 2, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Join us in Amsterdam this Thursday, 5 September, for a ThingsCon Salon we organize in partnership with the Human Values of Smarter Cities program.
This meetup and workshop will focus on participatory design for machine learning and explore the changing […]
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This meetup and workshop will focus on participatory design for machine learning and explore the changing […]
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Weeknotes 303 - future mismatch of a humanoid summer
Why are all these humanoids popping up? Some thoughts. And the latest in news on tech societies and human-AI partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-303-future-mismatch-of-a-humanoid-summer/
Why are all these humanoids popping up? Some thoughts. And the latest in news on tech societies and human-AI partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-303-future-mismatch-of-a-humanoid-summer/
August 27, 2024 at 7:12 AM
Weeknotes 303 - future mismatch of a humanoid summer
Why are all these humanoids popping up? Some thoughts. And the latest in news on tech societies and human-AI partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-303-future-mismatch-of-a-humanoid-summer/
Why are all these humanoids popping up? Some thoughts. And the latest in news on tech societies and human-AI partnerships.
https://target-is-new.ghost.io/weeknotes-303-future-mismatch-of-a-humanoid-summer/
Weeknotes 302 - embracing cozy tech in opaque realities
The weekly notes on human-AI partnerships, immersive connectiveness, tech societies and thing to do and experience. And thinking about the relationsship of AGI and cozytech […]
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The weekly notes on human-AI partnerships, immersive connectiveness, tech societies and thing to do and experience. And thinking about the relationsship of AGI and cozytech […]
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August 20, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Weeknotes 302 - embracing cozy tech in opaque realities
The weekly notes on human-AI partnerships, immersive connectiveness, tech societies and thing to do and experience. And thinking about the relationsship of AGI and cozytech […]
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The weekly notes on human-AI partnerships, immersive connectiveness, tech societies and thing to do and experience. And thinking about the relationsship of AGI and cozytech […]
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Weeknotes 301 - unraveling roles through robotic fashion
Next to looking back on human-AI news of last week, tech societies and immersive realities, this week triggered thoughts on impact of robotics and AI in fashion […]
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Next to looking back on human-AI news of last week, tech societies and immersive realities, this week triggered thoughts on impact of robotics and AI in fashion […]
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August 13, 2024 at 7:28 AM
Weeknotes 301 - unraveling roles through robotic fashion
Next to looking back on human-AI news of last week, tech societies and immersive realities, this week triggered thoughts on impact of robotics and AI in fashion […]
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Next to looking back on human-AI news of last week, tech societies and immersive realities, this week triggered thoughts on impact of robotics and AI in fashion […]
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In the snippet where Steve Jobs is talking about AI in this 1983 talk "we honestly don't know whether we are more than just a machine. (...) and this question is what driving lot's of us."
Still the driver. With moving targets […]
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Still the driver. With moving targets […]
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August 12, 2024 at 9:52 AM
In the snippet where Steve Jobs is talking about AI in this 1983 talk "we honestly don't know whether we are more than just a machine. (...) and this question is what driving lot's of us."
Still the driver. With moving targets […]
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Still the driver. With moving targets […]
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Weeknotes 300 - sensors impersonating cameras to recreate reality
Reflecting on talks on “corporate design thinking” applying AI tools, and thinking about sensors impersonating cameras to capture new realities. With notions from news, and paper for the week […]
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Reflecting on talks on “corporate design thinking” applying AI tools, and thinking about sensors impersonating cameras to capture new realities. With notions from news, and paper for the week […]
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August 6, 2024 at 7:08 AM
Weeknotes 300 - sensors impersonating cameras to recreate reality
Reflecting on talks on “corporate design thinking” applying AI tools, and thinking about sensors impersonating cameras to capture new realities. With notions from news, and paper for the week […]
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Reflecting on talks on “corporate design thinking” applying AI tools, and thinking about sensors impersonating cameras to capture new realities. With notions from news, and paper for the week […]
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