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Program in Dutch: On Monday, June 8, we will delve deeper into the life and work of Australian philosopher and ecofeminist Val Plumwood.

Program in Dutch. Our opinions are drifting further and further apart, and we’re letting algorithms shape them. Social media, controlled by large and powerful tech companies, plays a central role in this. How will we look back on our social media use later in this century? How will it go down in history? We’ll explore these questions during the Debate of the Century. Together with experts Linda Duits and Kelli van der Waals and moderator Max Terpstra, they will ask each other questions about the world in which they will soon be living. Featuring a starring role for debate talents from the Barlaeus Gymnasium and Haarlemmermeer Lyceum Dalton.

Program in Dutch! In collaboration with NRC, we are organizing a program exploring the moral compass of gynecologists who used their own sperm to conceive babies. What does their decision say about how important we consider the desire to have children? How did we view the role of DNA in the 1980s? What does that say about our current healthcare system, and what role does genetic heritage play in fertility care today?

Four times a year, with the change of seasons, the Rode Hoed hosts a young, quirky service in collaboration with singer and theater maker Ricky Koole. In the hustle and bustle of the city, you will spend an hour and a half reflecting on what matters to you. The sermon this time will be delivered by Youp van 't Hek. The choir led by conductor Maartje Meijer sings pop, soul and traditionals and there is music by top musicians. Sit back and be touched!