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Koert van Mensvoort
Innovation
Explore the intersection of technology and nature, and envision a future that harmonizes with both, with Dr. Koert van Mensvoort, speaker, artist, and philosopher.
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Dr. Koert van Mensvoort is an artist and philosopher known for his work on the concept of Next Nature. He believes that our technological environment has become so complex and omnipresent that it should be seen as its own form of nature. He aims to understand our relationship with technology and create a future that benefits both humans and the planet. Van Mensvoort began his career in video games in the late 1980s and has since studied computer science, philosophy, and art. He has received degrees from Eindhoven University of Technology and the Sandberg Institute Masters of Rietveld Academy Amsterdam. He uses various media to express his philosophy, including the NANO Supermarket, which showcases potential nano-technology products, and the book "Next Nature: Nature changes along with us." Van Mensvoort is the director of the Next Nature Network, a nature organization focused on the future. He also holds positions at the Eindhoven University of Technology, the Society of Arts of the Dutch Royal Academy of Sciences, and the VPRO broadcasting organization. He has previously worked as a researcher, teacher, and Visionary in Residence at various institutions.
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Including the potential of in-vitro meat.
Koert van Mensvoort offers a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, nature, and society, challenging conventional views and inspiring innovative thinking. Booking him as a speaker will provide your team or business with groundbreaking insights into how technology shapes our world and how we can navigate its complexities for a sustainable future. His expertise and visionary ideas will not only enlighten but also motivate your organization to explore new paradigms in your industry.
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Koert van Mensvoort uses speculative design installations — such as the NANO Supermarket, which presents fictional near-future products as if they were real consumer goods — to make abstract technological concepts tangible for audiences.
Koert van Mensvoort speaks on food technology, in-vitro meat, and the relationship between technology and nature as a form of Next Nature. He is the founder of the Next Nature Network and holds positions at Eindhoven University of Technology and the Society of Arts of the Dutch Royal Academy of Sciences.
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