- do 26 november 2026, 19:15 – 21:00
A public debate on the question of whether we can leave the writing of history to artificial intelligence. Historian and presenter Eveline van Rijswijk explores with experts and the public what technology means for museums and archives, and why human stories continue to matter. Everyone is welcome.
Chatbots and the past
With technology, you can have conversations with historical figures or experience events from the past. Not everything is equally successful or ethically responsible, but it is possible. What does that mean for museums, archives, and the relationship with their visitors? Will chatbots take over?
The campfire as an image
Ultimately, people want to listen to stories around a campfire. That deeply human desire is central to the debate. Together with the audience and experts, Eveline van Rijswijk looks at the role of technology and the need for stories.
Who is participating?
Contributions come from Saskia Scheltjens (Rijksmuseum), Antal van den Bosch (Utrecht University), Kiza Magendane (friction architect), Nadia Piet (AIxDESIGN), and Willemijn Elkhuizen (TU Delft).
