Dystopia: Imagine Tomorrow!

A small-group roundtable exploring speculative futures, an event series and a theme I wanted to make happen for ages.

This event is a guided, small-group discussion where we explore dystopian and speculative futures together — not as experts or debaters, but as curious people imagining how tomorrow might unfold, and where we might find ourselves in it.
Inspired by shows like Black Mirror 📺 and Love, Death & Robots 🤖, we’ll use fictional scenarios as a lens to reflect on technology, society, ethics, and human behavior.

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How it works 🧠
We meet in a cozy bar 🍷 and sit at small tables of about 4 people.
Each table receives one dystopian scenario.
You’re welcome to bring your own idea as well ✍️

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Discussion rounds 💬
For each scenario, imagine how it begins and develops.
Where are you in this world? How does daily life change?

• Scenario 1 – 30 minutes
• Scenario 2 – 30 minutes
• 🔀 Shuffle

We change tables, meet new people, and dive into another set.

• Scenario 3 – 30 minutes
• Scenario 4 – 30 minutes

There are no right answers — the goal is shared imagination and perspective, not debate or problem-solving.

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Event timeline (≈ 3 hours) ⏱️

• 30 minutes – Arrival, intro, explanation, writing or choosing scenarios
• 2 hours – Structured roundtable discussions
• 30 minutes – Casual conversations, cool down, “mind-bleach” 🧼🧠

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Who is this for? 👥

• People who enjoy meaningful conversations
• Fans of dystopian fiction, speculative futures, or “what if?” questions
• Curious locals & expats looking to meet others beyond small talk

No background knowledge needed — just openness and imagination 🌱

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What kind of scenarios? 🌍
Examples may include:

• Algorithmic control and social scoring
• Climate collapse and forced adaptation
• AI-mediated relationships
• Extreme comfort at the cost of freedom
• Mandatory transparency or surveillance

Some themes may be dark or uncomfortable, but participation is always voluntary 🖤

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Practical info 📍
Location: Amsterdam or Utrecht (exact bar TBA)
Language: English
Duration: ~3 hours
Cost: Free (drinks at your own expense)
Group size: Max. 15 people

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A small note ⚠️
This is not a lecture or a debate club.
It’s a social thought experiment — guided but relaxed — designed to encourage listening, creativity, and respectful exchange 🤝