Vibe Coding- Humanities & AI

Name: Vibe Coding- Humanities & AI
Start: 2026-05-15
End: 2026-05-15
Location: Embassy of the Free Mind

Man at the Crossroads by Diego Rivera, 1934

Welcome to the frontier where vibe coding meets the humanities.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover what becomes possible when ancient wisdom, cultural memory, and philosophical depth aren't just references but active ingredients in your creative code. You'll shape generative AI with intention drawn from rare texts, symbolic traditions, and humanist thinking, turning meaning into software and curiosity into digital artifacts. Whether you're continuing a project from a previous session or joining for the first time, all levels and backgrounds are welcome.

You'll learn to turn ideas rooted in ancient and humanist traditions into generative artifacts, from interactive agents to symbolic visual narratives, and connect with a community doing the same.

Here's what you'll do:

Experiment hands-on with prompts, models, and workflows that weave philosophical and cultural meaning into every output
Create generative works (text, images, agents) inspired by ancient sources and emerging paradigms
Explore AI as a creative partner through methods drawn from symbolism, ritual, and embodied inquiry
Connect with other explorers across Amsterdam's AI and humanities scene

This isn't a lecture. It's a creative lab. You'll leave with tools, practices, and outputs you can build on immediately.

What to Expect

This workshop is for Amsterdam's AI creatives, humanists, scholars of esotericism, philosophers, artists, and the simply curious. Together, we'll transform classical wisdom and new paradigms into expressive digital forms while connecting you with open-minded thinkers and creative leaders in Amsterdam's interdisciplinary community.

Core Workshop Themes

Vibe Coding · Manifest digital software with vibes. Learn how intention, ritual, and meaning-making can shape the artifacts you create.
AI Translations · Draw inspiration from ancient texts. Work with actual digitized sources and reinterpret them through generative models for creative output.
Imagination Architecture · Move from idea to visualization. Design the bridge between inner vision and digital expression.

Format

Creative Lab | Show & Tell | Q & A

Date & Time

Friday, May 15

2:00 pm | Come early for informal coffee and a visit to the museum

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Structured workshop with free wine!

* 6:00 pm | Networking in the café * Drinks available to buy at the bar

Language

English

Ticket Price

€50,-

Important: Bring your laptop!

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Getting There

Address

House with the Heads
Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ Amsterdam

Public Transport

A fifteen-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Prefer public transport? Take trams 13 or 17, or bus 170, 172, or 174 to the Westermarkt stop. From there, walk back a short distance, turn left onto Keizersgracht, and you will find us on your right after 300 meters.

Bike

Amsterdam is best explored on two wheels, and the EFM is no exception. Ample bike parking is available along the Keizersgracht.

Car

Parking in the area is paid (~ €8,05 per hour), and spaces can be difficult to find. The nearest parking garages are Q-park Nieuwendijk at Nieuwezijds Kolk 18 (650 meters), Q-park Bijenkorf at Beursstraat 15 (950 meters), and Q-park Europarking at Marnixstraat 250 (1,300 meters). You can also park at a P+R location and travel into the centre by public transport.

Upcoming Events

From immersive cultural experiences to distinguished academic gatherings, the Embassy of the Free Mind offers a diverse agenda open to all curious minds.