The use of social media seems to have backfired. Even though it has never been easier to make contacts and cherish our relationships thanks to these digital channels, our society remains segregated, resulting in an alarmingly rising number of hate crimes. It’s time to change this! As part of this Teach-In besides exploring the mechanism behind filter bubbles, you will have a chance to design your own social media platform that promotes social inclusion. #seeyouthere

By Sára Dubay, Jason Amegankpoe, Noor Willemijn de Wijs, Linh Trang Nguyen