Marjolein PijnappelsHow AI imagines midwifery care and birth in the year 2100Although not a complete monolith, the future of birth is distinctly western-oriented, and firmly rooted in a dichotomous view of the world.Apr 13, 2023Apr 13, 2023
Marjolein PijnappelsDesigning the future using science fictionUnprecedented and sometimes frightening developments are taking place. Can we move beyond the crises and envision more hopeful futures?Feb 15, 2023Feb 15, 2023
Marjolein PijnappelsAI art is human. And shares the same flaws.Much of today’s AI art debate revolves around answering the question: is AI art, art, or soulless regurgitation of actual art? I’d say it…Jan 19, 20232Jan 19, 20232
Marjolein PijnappelsGrowing Roots and the Cost of Becoming (a) CollectiveIn these dark and slow days my mind has been full of thoughts about roots and entanglements. Specifically my own roots.Dec 23, 2022Dec 23, 2022
Marjolein PijnappelsMother in a PetridishCan you feel a connection to living cells that once belonged to someone you are related to? A relational enquiry into the HeLa cell line.Nov 11, 2022Nov 11, 2022
Marjolein PijnappelsLet’s build cathedrals with a Futures ConsciousnessWe need ultra long term thinking to solve the wicked world problems we are facing today. Let’s reignite the habit of building cathedrals.Sep 15, 2022Sep 15, 2022
Marjolein PijnappelsYou are MultitudesIndividualism is a cherished aspect of modern Western life. It’s linked to a sense of freedom, of autonomy, of uniqueness. What are we…Sep 15, 2022Sep 15, 2022
Marjolein PijnappelsHere speaks the mighty myceliumA multispecies perspective on the post-capitalist economyJul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2022
Marjolein PijnappelsShort story: Ode’s OperationA short speculative story on the consequences of embryonic personhood.Jun 27, 2022Jun 27, 2022