King Willem-Alexander delivered his annual Christmas address on Thursday with a speech focused on themes of unity, and valuing that which binds people in a society. He reminded everyone of the need to promote and support their communities, social norms, and democracy, and not to become "slavish followers of all-powerful, soulless algorithms." He continued, "How wonderful it would be if every generation's first goal is to hand over the world to the next generation in a slightly better state."