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With over 75% of the UK population owning a mobile phone,
women are a crucial sector of the mobile market. However, most
technology is developed by men, so is the feminine perspective
being taken into account?
This public debate at the Science Museums Dana
Centre - the UKs only venue for adults to discuss
contemporary science - looks at the feminine in technology and
asks: where is mobile technology taking us in the 21st
century?
Nearest tubes: South Kensington/Gloucester Road
Cost & Booking: details to be announced soon
Led by Lev Manovich, one of todays most influential
thinkers in the fields of media arts and digital culture, this
event will consider the future of technology through the lens of
the feminine. Lev Manovich will look at where mobile
technologies are taking society from the feminine perspective.
Dr Lizbeth Goodman, Director SMARTLab, Central St Martins will
chair the event.
Questions raised will include:
How can mobile technology help to shape the future in positive
ways, not just for play and leisure but for social and economic
growth, particularly in the developing world?
How can we ensure the feminine perspective is taking into
account when, currently, most technology is developed by
men?
Would mobile technology be different if it was shaped from a
truly feminine perspective?
VENUS RISING is an initiative by Cybersalon
which aims to bring these issues to the public agenda, through
debate, research, artist residencies, creative labs and other
collaboration. Its Campaign Group comprises 12 female
practitioners working in with new technology in science, art and
design.
Feminine and masculine qualities exist in both females and
males, said Monica Biagioli of Venus Rising. Technology
favours masculine qualities. In our work, we are investigating
what the feminine is, its current impact, and its potential to
drive technology forward."
Venus Rising aims to raise issues around access,
participation, usage and future innovation. Our core aim is to
advocate and explore womens contribution to technology within a
feminine paradigm. Men are not excluded from the dialogue they
are actively encouraged to take part.
Venus Rising website: www.venusrising.org.uk
This event is supported by The Arts Council of England and the
Science Museum.
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Venus Rising: Where Is Mobile Taking Us In The 21st Century?
With over 75% of the UK population owning a mobile phone, women are a crucial sector of the mobile market. However, most technology is developed by men, so is the feminine perspective being taken into account?
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