Preview: Is Social Media the New Fast Food?
There have been times where a detox from social media is absolutely necessary, but how will the movement of a digital detox affect the future of social media?
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Preview: Is AR the Future of Literature?
Certain stories, I think, are meant to be books, and certain stories are meant to be audio. And you know, certain stories are meant to be both. And it’s also fun to kind of think about how the same story can be told differently, leaning into or leaning out of whichever medium… – Erin Roberts
Preview: The Technology Behind Sex[uality]
With sex still a seemingly risqué topic, speakers in this session hope to make sex part of the conversation. From smart-vibrators to breakup apps, Future of Sex podcast host Bryony Cole talks with me about all things sextech.
Preview: Accessible Transportation for All
John Zimmerman is a professor at Carnegie Mellon in the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Institute, teaching courses on Design of AI products and Services, Services Design and Design of Digital Startups. Research at the intersection of user experience design and artificial intelligence has produced innovations that improve on the human experience. His research specialties include user-centered […]
Preview: Holodeck Activated, Enter When Ready
The best is yet to come, and you should be excited about the potential of VR in the near future, regardless of what industry you come from. – Andrew Eiche
Preview: Designing Homes for a Sustainable Urban Future
With the global population consistently rising, sustainable planning is an ever-growing issue. Hear from New York Times contributor Candace Jackson and her thoughts on the issue and how to move forward as a society.
Preview: Dark Side of Tech: Surveillance and Propaganda
Picture this: you’re surfing Twitter or Facebook to fill the boredom in your day. You may also shop on Amazon for the latest deals on home accessories. Suddenly, you come across a post that details inflammatory information on a sensitive topic. Feeling morally obliged to spread the word, you share it on your social media […]