Free Machine awakens civic participation where emerging technology, public policy, and culture meet.

Future Perfect at Manny’s, San Francisco, 2019

Who tells the story of our collective future?

Our images of the future are largely determined by private-sector actors who sell us a vision designed to benefit them and their shareholders.

How might we create space to envision a future that is based in democratic values? A future that will be equitable, abundant, and sustainable? How might we empower individuals and communities to envision themselves playing a crucial role in creating this future?

 

Free Machine invigorates the public imagination by…

Educating

the public about how technology and technology policy impacts their lives right now -- and major challenges and opportunities we’ll face in the near future.

 

Engaging

through immersive storytelling that invites emotional and imaginative investment in what could be.

Organizing

the public through partnerships and connections to substantive, relevant, and innovative policy advocacy efforts.

Future Perfect, Manny’s, San Francisco, 2019

We do this by developing creative programs and advocacy tools that give agency to the public to shape their ideal future.