Augmented Society Network

The Augmented Society Network is an RSA Fellows Thematic Network (the royal society for the encouragement of arts, manufactures and commerce).

Network leads Zoë Camper FRSA (also co-founder) and Julie Samuels FRSA

Constant change, fluid standards, and an ever-evolving legislative environment are leading us down many different, and in some cases, conflicting paths. Join the Augmented Society Network to lift the lid on some of this century’s most important societal and technological challenges.

This network explores ideas, activity, and research, in an attempt to understand and influence the ways in which society is augmented now and into the future. We, as individuals and as connected networks, can and should have a greater impact on Society’s relationship with the technologies and systems we use - or are destined to use. Meant as an inclusive, considered, and open forum to connect, explore and offer solutions, the network’s monthly virtual sessions have focused on subjects ranging from artificial intelligence to climate change, education, creativity, supply chains, values, and much more while leading to collaborative publications, policy guidance, global events, and product development.

We welcome all members of society and are eager to make room at the table for provocative and enlightening discussions about what truly matters in our augmented world.

Combining a VR gallery with an IRL exhibition at RSA House, London, Zoe Camper FRSA, and Julie Samuels FRSA created the first hybrid art exhibition for UK and international RSA Fellows. We are excited to share with you our 2023 exhibition. This unique and exciting exhibition turns RSA House, London, into a portal through which you can explore the creative work of 26+ contributors from Bogota to Rabat, Las Vegas to London, and beyond. You will see the creative mind at work, explore original works, and digital works, and be able to explore, wherever you are in the world, using the ASN Virtual Reality Gallery.

Exhibition Guide

Exhibition website

2023

We are excited to publish our An Opportunity to Reimagine Learning - collaborative paper. Please share widely, and credit all collaborators, and the Augmented Society Network, when using content.

2021