Re-imagining urban social contracts for the digital age.

In an era where digital interactions shape nearly every aspect of life, how can we redefine the social contract between citizens, governments, and businesses?

How can digital security in Geneva and its invisible social contract be visualized? Cristian Duda, a reportage photographer, has been selected by Magnum Photos and the Edgelands Institute to develop a visual representation of this concept in Geneva, a main international hub.

This blog post by Sara Arango Frango invites readers to reflect on our shared sonic territory. From a social, political, urban, and intimate perspective, the Medellín-based researcher examines the effects of noise on our lives and its impact on everyday coexistence.

In this blog post, Tammie Campbell highlights the criminalization of student behavior on social media, particularly in Texas, where impulsive digital actions often lead to severe legal consequences.

On November 1-2, 2024, the Edgelands Institute participated in the Smart City Xperience hackathon organized by Open Geneva and HEG. As part of this hackathon, Edgelands proposed the challenge: "Invisible Code, Visible Impact: The Challenge of Open Source Software for Geneva's Digital Future.”

As cities grow more complex, civil organizations are stepping into the spaces traditionally occupied by governments and law enforcement. These organizations are not just supplementing existing efforts - they are actively redefining what safety means in today’s cities.

We had the opportunity to sit down with Lindokuhle Sobekwa to delve into his photography series for Magnum Edgelands Nairobi. Bringing an insightful perspective that transcends mere documentation, Sobekwa’s work offers a commentary on the intersection of urbanization, surveillance and photography

In this blog post, Research Associates Sara Arango Franco and Maria Camila Roldán highlight the key findings from the second pop-up in Medellín.