About

DING is a magazine about the internet and things. It brings together people that are exploring the space between society, emerging technologies and the arts. We started the magazine in 2017 to provide a space for reflection for people who are interested in responsible technology practices and the development of the internet. The seven editions of this magazine cover a wide range of topics, from crafts to various future visions, posthuman feminisms, and the stories of platform workers. We want to ensure that context and values are given a space to occupy in this magazine as well as specific details and stories.

This magazine is published by SUPERRR Lab. The contributors and editors of the individual issues are listed in the magazine.

There are 8 issues of DING Magazine:

8# Muslim Futures:
Weaving dreams beyong times and spaces

This magazine is part of the project muslim futures (founded 2021) – a decolonial and critical fusion of the arts, Digitalization, and critical futures thinking.

Who gets to think about futures – and who doesn’t? Who is given the space and opportunity to imagine a Tomorrow beyond today’s struggles and ongoing crises: One that is more just, inclusive, and empowering? What if… There were a space where muslims could sketch, negotiate, And envision futures worth fighting for in the present?

As both an expression and manifestation of such longing, The first muslim futures cohort brought together Nine futurists exploring interdisciplinary, artistic pathways toward more just and inclusive futures. The Exhibition took place in berlin in january 2024, and all xontributions are archived.

The project was funded from 2022 to 2024 by the bpb (federal agency for civic education).Find more information And the muslim futures archive at: www.muslimfutures.de

7# Big Tech's Success:
The untold stories of the exploitation of african workers

This magazine features the unfiltered and raw stories of social media content moderators in Kenya, shedding light on their critical yet invisible work for powerful tech giants. Despite facing exploitation and precarious conditions, these moderators take pride in their efforts to protect others, while advocating for safer and fairly compensated work environments.

6# Gentle Dismantlings:
Calling all the wild ones

A collaborative DING x Branch special issue on the next generation of posthuman feminisms.

5# Futuring Off Center

Through this collection of essays and interviews, we want to highlight endeavours using non-traditional futuring practices that work towards greater equity and social justice. This issue spotlights approaches, ideas and people who understand futuring as a playground to change the present and reflect on the past.

4# Correspondences from the edges

The 2021 issue reflectiong visionary narratives for inclusive and just digital futures.

This magazine is part of The New New Fellowship – a programme that supports projects exploring equitable and inclusive digital futures across Europe. The New New is a joint initiative by Superrr Lab and the Bertelsmann Stiftung’s “Ethics of Algorithms” project in cooperation with Allianz Kulturstiftung and Goethe Institute.

You can download the PDF Version here.

#3 About the future in times of crisis

The 2020 issue reflecting on crises and the future. You can download the PDF Version here. Published in collaboration between Superrr Lab and the Goethe Institute.