A colourful, retro-futuristic landscape illustration of Europe, with “WHAT IF?” text across the continent. Surrounding the map are a futuristic Sinclair Spectrum, a next-gen BBC Micro computer, an ARM chip, and a EuroLink logo, visually representing the concept of a European digital superpower.

What If: The European Digital Superpower

22 July 2025 Rachel Whitmore 0

What if Europe, not Silicon Valley, had built the digital world? Step into an alternate timeline where Cambridge, not California, becomes the heart of tech innovation. From privacy-first laws to BBC Micros in every classroom, Rachel Whitmore explores how a European digital superpower could shape our everyday lives, online communities, and sense of belonging. Join us for a nostalgic, playful look at the world that might have been, and what we can still learn from it.