Pepijn Kip
Pepijn (1993) invites you to see the world with a fresh perspective. He is an entrepreneur, a technology expert and a poet, with a background in psychology and philosophy. His background allows him to offer surprising viewpoints, for example: he once conceived an experiment using snow cannons to capture ultrafine dust at Schiphol, gaining nationwide attention. Or he shows what self-driving cars can learn from a flock of birds.
For years, he advised businesses on innovation and new technology, working with organisations such as NRC, IKEA, Schiphol, Vattenfall, and Louwman Group. In the last three years, he focused on artificial intelligence (AI) at a prototyping studio.
Pepijn speaks about our relationship with new technology. With humor, relatability, and refreshing insights, he exposes paradoxes and encourages his audience to ponder. The human and humanity always take center stage. He believes that understanding new technology, no matter how complex, begins with a better understanding of ourselves.
Some of his talks:
What Future Do We Want to Write
Technology has helped us shape the world to our will for centuries. Think of making fire, writing, or airplanes. Technology helps us realize our dreams and ambitions—make history. With new technologies like AI, this is no different. But what are we actually striving for right now? What future do we want to write? And how do we ensure that technology serves humanity, rather than the other way around?
Which Human Skills Are Needed in the Future
No one can see into the future. Yet we do know for certain that a lot will change. Technology is a driving force behind these changes; much of the focus is on future technological applications. But what are the most important human skills of the future? How do you develop skills that remain relevant now, in 5 years, and in 25 years? These are crucial questions in a century where self-awareness and the search for meaning are evolving faster than ever before.
AI and the Future of Learning
What are the key skills of the 21st century? And what does this mean for how we educate young people and retrain working professionals? Drawing on his experience as an education developer and teacher, Pepijn shares his vision on the renewal of educational programs and the role of AI within them. After all, AI is changing both how we learn and the fields we are preparing for. How can educational institutions keep themselves—and their students—relevant?