Does the suffering of Greece signal the dawn of a new Europe? From the ruins of a failed growth economy, alternatives are emerging, placing citizens back in control of supply and demand. A localized, social economy—the economics of the smal…

Water access is paramount to Nestlé's operations. Yet, the sustainability of bottled water remains a significant question. One thing is undeniable: the practice is profitable.

This is an account of school principal Eric van 't Zelfde's unwavering struggle. He is resolute in his determination to improve the lives of many, even if it demands personal sacrifice.

A portrait of a generation coming of age amidst the uncertainty of crisis. How much significance do money and possessions hold for them now?

Emerging technologies now offer the capacity to record our lives with unprecedented detail, blurring the lines between the virtual and the real. Are we becoming increasingly like machines ourselves?

Tegenlicht investigates how big data can penetrate even the most tightly guarded organizations. What insights do these vast streams of information reveal about a multinational corporation like Shell?

The relentless flow of information promises to reveal not only who we are today, but also what our future holds. Is it still possible to reclaim control over our own data?

A suspenseful narrative concerning a brilliant algorithm developer who challenged the financial institutions of Wall Street.

Deep within Spitsbergen lies a seed vault, engineered for ultimate resilience. Yet, the question lingers: whose seeds are safely stored within?

The construction industry is stirring once more, not through the efforts of developers, but by individuals taking up the task of building their own homes.

A leading banker paints a chilling picture of the overwhelming power of banks. In a discussion with Tegenlicht, Ewald Engelen, Bernard Lietaer, and Herman Wijffels consider the path forward.

Dutch entrepreneurs, seize the opportunity! Aging populations can be a story of success.

Whether you are green, orange, or red – whether you are suspected or have nothing to hide – the rhetoric surrounding illegal immigration fuels the funding for the security apparatus that seeks to perfect itself.

The automobile is losing favor with younger generations. How will future generations choose to travel?

In the program *Tegenlicht Lab*, young historian Rutger Bregman advocates for a renewed embrace of utopian thought.

We seem ensnared within a global digital network, a construct of governments and Silicon Valley. How do we retain control over our own data? Are there paths to escape this digital dystopia?

The line between genuine and artificial grows increasingly indistinct. What consequence does this hold for truth itself?

How do people establish a community when they have the opportunity to begin anew?

Water: the fundamental ingredient for future domestic life.

Austerity measures and widening inequality breed unrest and discontent. Yet, where is the uprising?

Will we ever fully understand the workings of the human brain? Is it possible to forge direct connections between minds? Exploring the future of our cognitive potential.

We inhabit an age of perpetual connectivity, and in doing so, find ourselves increasingly detached from the present moment and from one another.

For over fifteen years, more than a billion people have resided in Chinese cities. The decisions made in the construction of these urban centers will shape the future of the world.