Critical Mass: Social Zombies

This edition examines the deep influence of digital media. Screens dominate our lives — but who controls the messages we consume? What power do influencers hold, and are they as real as they seem? We’ll question how media shapes what we believe, how we act, and who we trust. It’s time to rethink our relationship with the digital world.

Ivana Ivković is a political philosopher born and raised in former Yugoslavia. She analyzes firsthand how political upheaval reshapes meanings and identities. Ivana teaches philosophy, addressing contemporary political issues such as citizenship, the transformation of public space, and populism through accessible yet rigorous philosophical frameworks.

Daniëlle Arets is a professor Designing Journalism at Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Tilburg. The professorship focuses on journalistic transformation with an emphasis on digital developments, new forms of public engagement, and the (re)design of journalistic storytelling and expression. 

Pizza Prologue

Before we challenge the system, let’s challenge our appetite. Grab a slice of pizza, meet fellow changemakers, and fuel up for tonight’s Critical Mass session. Let’s eat, think, and stir things up.