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“Technology is a part of life, and a part of being human. We’ve been making tools since we evolved into who we are today, and by ignoring technology, you risk ignoring a fundamental aspect of humanity.” Read as I speak with author Eliot Peper about the influence science fiction has had on society.

Top 5 Panels for Music + Emerging Technology

Technology is literally advancing everyday, and yet many artists and record labels are stuck in essentially archaic ways of thinking in terms of production, marketing and the listener experience. While there are many panels focused on the music industry at large, these are the five best panels to learn about how to utilize new technologies for the best possible outcome.

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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: Send Nudes? No, Thanks

Sexual harassment is unsettling, no matter what form it may take. Catcalling on the sidewalk or muttered remarks toward a female coworker stand out as different examples, yet both warrant the same amount of attention when it comes to objectification of another, particularly for women. When it comes to high school, however, some of those […]

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.

Weekly News Roundup February 18-24

Australia Confirms Assange’s Passport as Valid Australia confirms the passport of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is valid. This comes as good news to the ailing founder, who seeks refuge elsewhere amidst fears that Ecuador will terminate his asylum in London. He is also being considered for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. Jussie Smollet Removed from […]