The Human Factor 1. Introduction Digital sovereignty is one of the most urgent issues of our time. Europe strives for independence from American and Chinese tech giants, but in practice, the transition to genuine digi... Apr 13, 2026 0 330 Our blog posts
Arjen Lubach 's Roast of X Introduction In a recent broadcast, Arjen Lubach fiercely criticized Dutch politicians and journalists who remain active on X (formerly Twitter), despite growing criticism of the platform. According t... Apr 3, 2026 0 125 Our blog posts
Hardware Sovereignty Introduction: The Origin of the Discussion Last week, we published an article on digital sovereignty, which unexpectedly went viral. Many of the reactions were justified: the discussion now mainly rev... Mar 31, 2026 0 143 Our blog posts
Sovereignty in Europe:The Role of Free and Open Source Software Digital Sovereignty in Europe: The Role of Free and Open Source Software Abstract Digital sovereignty is at the heart of European policy, yet its practical implementation is often hijacked by commerci... Mar 24, 2026 0 420 Our blog posts
OS-SCi: A Period of Growth, Innovation, and Connection in Open-Source Education Introduction At OS-SCi, open-source technology, inclusivity, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. The past few months have been packed with expanding our impact, strengthening our comm... Mar 19, 2026 0 446 Our blog posts
The Mirror and the Mind Chapter 1: The Rise of the Machines—How Generative AI Learned to Create In the summer of 2022, an unusual artist began to make waves. It didn’t hold a brush, nor did it sit at a piano. It didn’t even ... Feb 17, 2026 0 567 Our blog posts
The Future in your Pocket: The story of one Device to Rule All Introduction This is a story about development, about dreaming of the future and exploring possibilities as they are embedded in the DNA of our current era. This story is seen through the eyes and min... Feb 10, 2026 0 550 Our blog posts
Revolutionizing Data Center Efficiency: Revolutionizing Data Center Efficiency: A Simple Code Change with Massive Impact In an era where data centers are the backbone of our digital world, their energy consumption has become a critical co... Feb 6, 2026 0 764 Our blog posts
The AI Revolution Runs on Linux The Server Room That Changed Everything Tilburg january 2030. The hum of the servers was almost hypnotic. Rows of black machines, their lights blinking like stars in a mechanical constellation, filled... Jan 29, 2026 0 775 Our blog posts
W an alternative to X, but Why? The Birth of W: A European Answer to the Chaos of X Amidst the snow and world leaders in Davos, W was unveiled this month—Europe’s latest attempt to reclaim digital sovereignty from American tech gian... Jan 24, 2026 0 267 Our blog posts
Philips and the Cassette: How Sharing Changed The World The Revolution in a Plastic Box It was 1962 when Philips unveiled the compact cassette: a small, portable tape that would conquer the music world. But instead of shielding the technology with patents,... Jan 7, 2026 0 746 Our blog posts
Radio Kootwijk: A Beacon of Independence in a Connected World Why the Dutch Built Radio Kootwijk In the early 20th century, the Dutch government faced a pressing challenge: how to maintain direct, reliable communication with its distant colony, the Dutch East In... Dec 29, 2025 0 2006 Our blog posts