Geert Lovink

Geert Lovink, Professor of Art and Network Cultures at the University of Amsterdam, dives deep into the transformative concepts from his work, Extinction Internet. He challenges the dysfunction of modern internet culture and argues for new psychoanalytical frameworks that encourage healthier digital living. Lovink discusses the looming extinction of the internet, emphasizing creativity over consumption, and advocates for reclaiming social power through technology. He calls for responsibility in digital advancement, envisioning a future that prioritizes societal and ecological well-being.