FreedomLab – Arief Hühn, Head of FreedomLab

Arief Hühn

Arief has been at the helm of the thinktank since 2018, managing our research and business endeavours with a keen interest in emerging technologies and their impact on society and international affairs. His research revolves around the interdisciplinary aspects of revolutionary tech, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, quantum computing and blockchain. Prior to joining Rasile Group, Arief completed his master's in communication sciences and doctorate in human-computer interaction at Radboud University Nijmegen and Eindhoven University of Technology respectively. Aside from delving into technological topics like cryptocurrencies and web 3.0, he is passionate about music, film and culture, and the different ways in which they embody the spirit of their times.

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Arief Hühn

Arief has been at the helm of the thinktank since 2018, managing our research and business endeavours with a keen interest in emerging technologies and their impact on society and international affairs. His research revolves around the interdisciplinary aspects of revolutionary tech, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, quantum computing and blockchain. Prior to joining Rasile Group, Arief completed his master's in communication sciences and doctorate in human-computer interaction at Radboud University Nijmegen and Eindhoven University of Technology respectively. Aside from delving into technological topics like cryptocurrencies and web 3.0, he is passionate about music, film and culture, and the different ways in which they embody the spirit of their times.

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The latest by

Arief

:

Will generative AI favor the underdog?

The implications of generative AI for tech and talent

Vibegeist: rave until the grave

The revival of rave and rage in the roaring twenties.

"Creative" AI is recreating the creative industry

In the past few months, creative AI systems such as DALL-E and Midjourney have taken the internet by storm with their “artistic” creations.

Arief

's latest external publications:

Het Financieele Dagblad

Scenariodenken als speelruimte

Hoe scenario's kunnen helpen bij het ontwikkelen van een open perspectief.

We sluiten computers steeds naadlozer aan op onze beleving, en dat blijft niet zonder gevolgen

We hebben smartphones met touch screen interfaces, smart watches met harstlagmeter, draadloze oortjes, slimme speakers met spraakassistenten, virtual reality-helmen, en augmented reality-brillen... Hoe heeft de gebruikersinterface zich precies ontwikkeld en wat zijn de maatschappelijke consequenties?

Data Sovereignty Now

Unleashing the benefits of data in line with European values

Arief Hühn explains the challenges Europe faces with regard to data management and digital rights. How dependent are we on dominant Big Tech giants? Is it possible to create more room for innovation and fair competition? And how can we integrate European values into the future of technological products and services?

External media that caught

Arief

's eye:

Science fiction film

Everything Everywhere All At Once

A24, the most progressive production house of recent times, comes with a new mind-stretching trailer for Everything Everywhere All at Once, a move about a woman swept up in an insane adventure where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes, connecting with the lives she could have led.

Documentary film

Torsten Hoffmann

If you want to know the good, the bad and the ugly around the crypto industry, watch Cryptopia. A documentary by Torsten Hoffman, who has interviewed and followed the crypto industry legends the last few years.

Like Stories of Old

Into the Dark Depths of Humanity – Understanding Denis Villeneuve

A beautiful analysis of one of my favourite directors by one of my favorite movie essayists