In a moment marked by the migration to ethical social networks, driven by the far-right stance of the owners of the most widely used private platforms, we want to support all those who wish to take the step towards the Fediverse, a digital space built on the common good.
During the FediFesta, we will explain the campaigns that have emerged in recent days following the exit from Twitter, such as #VamonosJuntas, #Somhijuntes and La Furgo. These initiatives arise in a moment of profound digital changes and a collective reconsideration of the social platforms we use.
This reflection coincides with the inauguration of Donald Trump and a growing call in Europe to leave Twitter/X, a social network criticized for its drift towards toxicity, disinformation, and excessive corporate control. In this scenario, many organizations and collectives have decided to say enough and seek more ethical and sustainable alternatives, such as Mastodon, to build healthier, freer, and more responsible digital spaces.
From 22nd May, the Canòdrom's main square will be filled in the afternoons with open, entertaining, and free activities to enjoy the space in a free way.
Cinema, science, technology, and feminism go hand in hand in the documentary film series Docs Hedy Lamarr 2023, which takes place at Canòdrom - Ateneu d'Innovació Democràtica during the month of June. This third edition is led by stories of activists who raise their voices against power and rely on technology and the strength of citizen organization to claim their rights.
Can we dream of AI public governance systems without gender biases, racists, or classist? What role should citizenship and the third sector play? Recovers the ideas shared by Karlos Castilla, Paula Guerra Cáceres and Paula Boet in the second session of the cycle «Artificial Intelligence, Rights, and Democracy: AI, public policies and discriminations».
Why should children and adolescents participate in the decisions of cities? How can they do it? On Thursday 11 May we present the DecidimKids module which allows, for the first time, the full participation of children aged 8 to 13 on the Decidim platform.
On April 27, 2023, the International Day of Girls in ICT is celebrated under the motto “digital skills for life”. Last March 3, Canòdrom and DigitalFems organized a new day of the cycle of music and technology in the stands. We spoke to prominent feminist activists linked to the world of technology and music.
The Canòdrom - Ateneu d'Innovación Digital i Democràtica opens a call for projects in residence for the 2023-2024 academic year with the aim of facilitating collaborative work spaces for different projects that work into the areas of technology, science and democracy.