For Love of the World - Philosophy, Technology & Art Festival

It’s time to talk about our digital lives. On average, we spend a whopping 6,5 hours on the internet every day. What would happen if we pulled the plug? Could we even go back to an analogue existence? Or should we embrace this new way of living and think about bringing our sleep online, too? 

At this new edition of For Love of the World, you will see warnings popping up and hear songs of praise to our shared digital love. What do experts recommend? What does Meta say? And, perhaps most mysteriously, what is in the heart of the person sitting next to you? 

The culmination of Studium Generale’s year of programming in Theater de Veste, this festival brings it all together. This year, we will explore how digital technologies can isolate us—but also how they might be reimagined as tools of care, resistance, and unexpected connection. Can we use the internet not just to consume, but to listen? To extend solidarity beyond species, beyond borders, beyond binaries? Experience art, literature, philosophy, technology, and science in this celebration of on- and offline connection.

The final program will be announced in the spring of 2026, but you can already secure an Early Bird ticket at a reduced price. Would you like to stay informed about all updates regarding the festival first? Then sign up with your name and email address and be the first to receive news about speakers, themes, and special guests. Click here to subscribe to the mailing list.

Info & tickets

Tickets for the 'For Love of the World' festival grant access to all programs offered during the event and are available online through this website. There are discounted tickets available for students.

Kaleidos

We’re wrapping up the festival with a bang – a Kaleidos finale cooked up by the creative minds of TU Delft students! Expect fresh vibes, bold ideas, and surprises. Curious? Keep an eye on the Theater de Veste website for more information.

[The primary language of this event is English]