Free, for everyone. Because we want to help you design, invent, discuss or use technology that makes a positive impact on society.
Since the start, a total of 2004 cycles have been created and 942 courses have been fully completed on this site!
About this tool
The Technology Impact Cycle Tool helps you to estimate the impact of (new) technology! For designers, problem solvers, policy makers, journalists, parents & all other people.
Free online courses
We created ten free one hour crash courses that inspire you to think about the impact of technology. The courses are fun and designed to interest, inform and dazzle you! To make you think!
Manual
The tool offers three different scans and is really easy to use. Still, if you want to read the f* manual, we have one for you.
Best Practices
You can use the tool any way you want, however we made a selection of best practices. For designers, teachers and critics.
The Method
We have developed a method, the Technology Impact Cycle, that you can use in combination with the tool.
Community
The Technology Impact Cycle Tool is a Fontys University production. The tool was created with students, professors, companies and teachers. It is and will forever be a work in progress. Therefore we would love to hear what you think. Do you have remarks, improvements, things we can do better? Do you want to have a conversation with us? Ask us questions, invite us for a presentation?
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An analysis of a Griefbot. A piece of software that impersonates the deceased.
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An example of an app that analyzes and categorizes a crying baby.
