Sex has always led technology. Early photography evolved on the back
of dirty photos. Home video recording and VHS tapes gained traction
first in the world of porn. And the Internet would never have grown
into the insatiable beast we know today without the profitable,
technology-driving porn industry.
But what of genetic engineering? Sex toys? Future robot sex?
They're all the territory of Arse Elektronika, an alternative
sex-meets-technology conference held in San Francisco (of course).
Now in its third year, it kicks off Thursday night at the Roxie
Theater, with film screenings, an opening celebration and the Prixxx
Arse Elektronika Awards Gala.
Discussions, a hands-on session and presentations will include
"Atomic Porn: What is the smallest particle of erotica?", "Sexual
Etiquette and Law in the Age of the Panopticon" (hello, Foucault!),
"Of Hypercrotch and Nanobot" and "Steampunk Vibrator: DIY?"
Explore that last one at your own risk.
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