SUMMER 2022
Look at me now.
In search of a new identity
How many ways are there to be human? The thirteenth issue of maize delves into the topic of identity, and the countless facets that make us who we are. History and philosophy, music and technology, anthropology and modernity: this edition covers it all.
How does AI measure uncertainty?
Computer science aims at cracking complicated mechanisms beyond doubt. But does it make sense to always reduce uncertainty?
Moving toward digital libraries
How one man’s vision for a digital library shaped how a historic service can be rethought for the current age.
a conversation with Klaus Kempf
Doubt yourself
From discovering answers by asking questions to choosing to be one’s true self by running against the beliefs of one’s family; from not beari...
Embracing complexity
The world is increasingly more complex, and so are its challenges, writes Christian Schneider. But strategic design can be an immensely helpful tool to navigate these uncharted ...
The alchemy of biofiction
Artist Anicka Yi takes us through her exploration—a realm with olfaction, microbial and artificial intelligence as its primary ingredients.
a conversation with Anicka Yi
The complexity of reality
Reality is complex, so much so that there’s an entire institution devoted to studying this issue, in all its sprawling facets. The economy, the human brain, cities, and even the ...
a conversation with David Krakauer
Strategic decision-making in times of confusion
When owners and managers are in a hurry they tend to grab the nearest solution. Bad idea. Always try to look further, wider and deeper.
Can cyber art show the unseen inside us?
The artworks by Heather Dewey-Hagborg often lack legal precedent, because the use of personal data in the age of surveillance does too
a conversation with Heather Dewey-Hagborg
Prepare for the unexpected
Although the Covid-19 situation was definitely unexpected, it has given us a lot to think about.
Virtual tripping
Altered states through psychedelics could be the tool humanity needs to prepare for a virtual reality future.
by Faye Bradley
How to turn your body into a device
It’s clear that technology is expanding options for sexual experiences, but will it influence how we interact with and love others?
by Trudy Barber
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