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Sjef van Gaalen
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Apr 19, 2019

Transition to a more integrated way of thinking — an interview with Bodemzicht farms

I sat down with Ricardo Cano Mateo & Anne van Leeuwen to discuss the ways in which they think about the future in the context of their farm concept Bodemzicht. …

Regenerative Agriculture

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Transition to a more integrated way of thinking — an interview with Bodemzicht farms
Transition to a more integrated way of thinking — an interview with Bodemzicht farms
Regenerative Agriculture

6 min read


Feb 3, 2019

Hypermiling

The vehicle chimed. “You have arrived at your destination.” Percy reached over and hit the DISPLAY button to pull up his fuel efficiency stats. Completely stealth approach. Battery-only coasting for the last mile, 50 to the gallon for the whole ride. Off-road. Had to be some kind of a record…

Prius

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Hypermiling
Hypermiling
Prius

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Jan 10, 2019

Get Real

A quick catch-up on a family chat in 2043. Short fiction I wrote for a collaboration with logo & type designer Peter Korsman of autograph.works. Happy New Year everyone! SLOIPNET 1.2.c [SECURE GROUP] PARTICIPANTS: [Fern, Rangi Bro, Sys] SUBJECT: [SIBLING UPDATES. EVERYBODY DIES RIP LOL ¯\_(ツ)_/¯] [SYNCHED: 02:48 27/12/2042] Hey…

Climate Change

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Get Real
Get Real
Climate Change

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Jul 23, 2018

For Whom The Computer Graphics

Here’s a write-up of a talk I gave at the invitation of Haunted Machines for the IMPAKT event ‘Deep Fakes or Rendering the Truth’, 21st of April, 2018 in at IMPAKT HQ in Utrecht, the Netherlands. You can watch the video of the talk here on Youtube but honestly, don’t…

Futures

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For Whom The Computer Graphics
For Whom The Computer Graphics
Futures

14 min read


Nov 9, 2017

So, what colour the *is* the Dutch flag?

I thought it would be a simple Google search… While working on The National Algorithm I needed to pull up RGB values for the colours of the Dutch flag. No biggie, just Google “kleuren nederlandse vlag” and pull up the top link. Boom, done! Or… wait, that isn’t the same…

Design

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So, what colour the *is* the Dutch flag?
So, what colour the *is* the Dutch flag?
Design

3 min read


Sep 29, 2017

Introducing The National Algorithm

This is a write-up of the talk I’ve been giving while working on my current research project “The National Algorithm”, an investigation of the tensions and relationships embedded in modern camouflage patterns. The talk consists of a heavily condensed history of modern military camouflage and what it has come to…

Camouflage

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Introducing The National Algorithm
Introducing The National Algorithm
Camouflage

11 min read


May 16, 2017

New from AlphaPet!

I. “Alex, revoke all outstanding access privileges.” “There are no outstanding access privileges. Would you like to review your personal privacy settings?” “No thanks” “Your account qualifies for enhanced service. Would you like…” “NO, thank you Alex.” Kay slammed the cupboard door shut then pressed again, hard, to make sure it sealed. The hub would…

Dogs

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Dogs

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Published in Anomalous Engineering

·Nov 10, 2016

You Just Wait

“Welcome to the world, 2116” Never mind that it looks like a cheap rendering of 2016 Dubai. Life is good in the towers. Don’t question why they were built, or by whom. You just wait. “You can fly across town in minutes” Never mind that the flying car is…

Climate Futures

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You Just Wait
You Just Wait
Climate Futures

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Published in Phase Change

·Jul 4, 2016

Feel the Taste of Freedom!

Philonesia Smartipelago: 4:58 PM Hey future islander! Hope you’re feeling fine. It’s the e-Philonesia voice agent here, all set to help you get started with your subscription. Mirelva van Delft: 4:58 PM Oh hey, hi. Yes, we’re great thank you. We’re just coming down off the Feel Philonesia samples you sent…

Citizenship

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Feel the Taste of Freedom!
Feel the Taste of Freedom!
Citizenship

6 min read


Jun 18, 2016

Roti Capy, No Sambal.

Ara’s slab chirped from the table. She didn’t turn to look, sticking her head out of the kitchen window to check the street instead. A Muni Distro pulled away, leaving behind a Delivery Box. She cursed under her breath. Didn’t like the Boxen, always shouty and rude. Fussy too. Paid…

Fiction

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Fiction

4 min read

Sjef van Gaalen

Sjef van Gaalen

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