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Europe is quietly redesigning itself. Through the New European Bauhaus, cities become more than places to live—they become instruments of policy, value creation and identity. This series explores how design, technology and governance converge in Europe’s emerging urban economy.
Perfection is no longer the defining standard of identity. Across Europe, a shift toward raw and unfiltered self-expression is underway—yet as authenticity becomes expected, it risks turning into a new form of performance.
As AI systems increasingly determine who gets hired, the labour market is shifting from human judgement to algorithmic decision-making. This article explores how the AI Act addresses bias, transparency and accountability in hiring, reshaping fairness and access to work.
In a changing Europe, identity is no longer fixed but continuously shaped by culture, technology and experience. This article explores how we see ourselves—and why the tension between authenticity and perception is becoming increasingly central.
In an always-on digital environment, attention is continuously shaped by algorithmic systems. Beyond information overload, the real challenge lies in cognitive pressure and mental wellbeing, as individuals navigate constant stimulation, fragmented focus and diminishing space for reflection and recovery.
As artificial intelligence reshapes how information is filtered and perceived, digital skills alone are no longer enough. Understanding the systems behind visibility, knowledge and decision-making is becoming essential for human capital, education and democratic participation in an increasingly algorithmic society.
Inclusive design is often reduced to accessibility and compliance. Yet in an age of AI-mediated systems, design determines whether citizens retain agency or are silently processed. Inclusion is no longer ethical decoration — it is Europe’s social infrastructure.
For decades, the logic of telecommunications was almost uncontested. Faster was better. More bandwidth meant progress. Shannon’s Law framed intelligence as an engineering problem: how efficiently can information be transmitted from point A to point B?
Healthcare is becoming increasingly electronic. From wearable sensors and smart patches to remote diagnostics and continuous monitoring, digital technologies now sit directly on the human body — sometimes even inside it. These innovations promise earlier detection, better outcomes and more personalised care. Yet beneath this progress lies a growing contradiction.
While the world marvels at data centers and NVIDIA chips consuming electricity equivalent to small cities, a two-year-old sits on the floor of an ordinary daycare. Using no more than a dim household bulb’s worth of energy—20 watts—this child performs feats Silicon Valley can only dream of: learning a language, understanding sarcasm, recognizing a banana, whether drawn, plastic or half-eaten.
