Speaker & moderator

Doortje Smithuijsen

Speaker Doortje Smithuijsen is a journalist, documentary maker, and author. In her work, she focuses primarily on the social and societal consequences of digitalization. For example, she investigates our dependence on phones and computers, the world of YouTubers and influencers, and the impact of online cancel culture. She writes for the Volkskrant, Vrij Nederland, and Trouw. She has also written compelling books about digital addictions and the realities of living in the current (digital) context. Doortje Smithuijsen is available for booking as a speaker and moderator at the Sprekershuys.

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About Doortje Smithuijsen

The digitalization of our society has not only brought positive change... Expert Doortje Smithuijsen ensures an event with substance, interaction, and gives speakers the space to share new insights. She invites the audience to reflect on the consequences of digitalization so that together we can build a better (online) future. The consequences of digitalization In her work, Doortje researches the analog human being in their digital environment. She focuses mainly on the social and societal consequences of digitalization. In April 2020, her first book Gouden Bergen: Portret van de digitale generatie (Fool’s Gold: Portrait of the Digital Generation) was published. It was shortlisted for the Brusse Prize for the best journalistic book of the year. Her second book, Iedereen verslaafd? (Everyone Addicted?), paints a clear picture of the consequences brought by digitalization. Previously, Doortje made documentaries for VPRO such as Mijn dochter de vlogger, Volg je me nog?, and Sociaal Tribunaal, about the consequences of online cancel culture. Doortje also discusses these issues as a frequent guest on radio and TV programs. In addition, she regularly writes articles for De Volkskrant and Vrij Nederland, and her biweekly column appears in Trouw. She also frequently gives content-rich presentations about her work. Doortje Smithuijsen as speaker and moderator With her journalistic background, Doortje knows how to ask sharp and thought-provoking questions. She not only has expertise but also knows how to convey it in an accessible way to a broad audience. As a speaker, she shares her expertise on digitalization and its social impact, inspiring her audience and encouraging them to think about the future. As a moderator, she knows how to safeguard the central thread of the event, give her guests the space to inspire, and ensure interaction. Doortje turns the overarching theme of your event into an engaging session, inviting the audience not only to reflect on the consequences of digitalization but also to sketch a new vision of the future.

Sessions

Doortje Smithuijsen is a journalist, documentary maker, and writer. In her work, she focuses primarily on the social and societal consequences of digitalization. As a moderator, she knows how to ask the right questions about themes such as the influence of social media, the digital generation, online cancel culture, the world of YouTube, and influencers. She has made several documentaries on these subjects and regularly writes articles for De Volkskrant, Vrij Nederland, and Trouw. Her second book will be published soon.

In this lecture, Doortje discusses the behavior of the spoiled, urban millennial. They only seem to want to drink natural wine and ride around on Vanmoofs, but why do they want that? Using accessible examples, Doortje shows what underlies this behavior: an individualistic society, social decline, inequality of opportunity, and status anxiety. After this lecture, a oat cappuccino will never taste the same again.

In the lecture based on her book 'Is Everyone Addicted?', Doortje Smithuijsen holds up a mirror to the audience regarding their digital behavior. How high is your screen time? What does that say about you? Why can you sometimes feel like your phone is ringing when it isn't? And why do you never want to leave the house without a step counter? Through anecdotes, videos, facts, and figures, Doortje guides the audience through their own digital habits.