Does digital media make us antisocial?

Behind the scenes: that is where Rik Bauwens and Brecht Vaes feel most comfortable. These two young men are ambitious creative leaders. Rick is Lead Developer at VRT Innovation and Brecht is Head of Digital at Studio Brussel. What do they furthermore have in common? They are both exceptionally passionate about technology and user interactions. For Rik, Studio Brussel is a test bed for new digital tools. For Brecht, the VRT Innovation team is a partner in pushing boundaries and building brand value for Studio Brussel.

Does digital media make us antisocial? This is a question to ask yourself looking at the people on the commute to work. In recent political history, social media seem to connect people as much as they drive them apart. “Filter bubble” and “fake news” were hot tech topics in 2017. Rik and Brecht firmly believe in the opposite, though. They actually proved that technology brings people together. For example last year, the charity event “Music For Life” raised more than 10 million euros. And technology indeed played an interesting role.