Discover the Canòdrom!

Did you know that it was King Alfonso XIII who introduced greyhound racing at the beginning of the 20th century? Or that the Canòdrom on Meridiana Avenue was inaugurated in 1964, during the Franco dictatorship? Explore the history of the Canòdrom and its surroundings through our free guided tours.

From its spaces to the history of animal contests and even the neighborhood's demands. We are reviving the memories of this iconic building!

When?

Tuesday 16th January, from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

What is a video game? | Public Forum by IndieDevDay and ArsGames

All of us play (or have played) some video games. But what are they really? How can we define them?

Under this premise, the Catalan Institute of Leisure with its brand IndieDevDay and ArsGames have created this forum to give voice to different sensibilities and perspectives, as well as to discuss the origins of video games, debate their meaning, the changes they have undergone in recent decades, and explore the plurality and diversity of the concept and how this definition affects our society.

Organized by: ArsGames and IndieDevDay

Unified Administration: An Option in WordPress Multisite?

When tackling the task of creating and managing multiple WordPress installations with similar features, many have considered and even used WordPress Multisite. 

If you've worked with it before, you probably know the challenges and complexities it presents. Despite these difficulties, there are currently alternatives that offer more efficient and straightforward management.

One promising option is centralized management, which aims to combine the benefits of WordPress Multisite while minimizing its drawbacks and challenges

 

Three, two, one... revolution!

Games, much like any form of cultural creation, carry intentions and consequences. Through them, we can either perpetuate inequalities or forge new realities. We extend an invitation to you, urging you to engage in a critical and feminist exploration of games such as Nobel Run, Little Office, Good Night Stories for Rebellious Girls, and more!

Will you join us for a play session? Discover the realm of feminist board games with Revoludica.

Show me the algorithm!

Algorithms process vast amounts of data accumulated throughout human history. Despite this, they often remain opaque, prompting us to reverse-engineer them in order to comprehend their functioning. Are you interested in understanding the mechanisms behind automated decision-making in artificial intelligence? Are we advocating for transparency? Join us to explore AI, learn live coding, and demystify algorithms!

Critical pedagogy for artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is currently experiencing its peak in media popularity and usage. It is being employed in major media newsrooms and offices for grant writing. Furthermore, it plays a role in administrative tasks, such as evaluating applications for social assistance. It even accompanies us at home by providing suggestions for TV series that might pique our interest. On the streets, it is utilized to identify individuals who could potentially disrupt public peace.