People Power for the Third Millennium:Technology, Democracy and Human Rights
BioCentre is pleased to announce the fourth symposium of the series:
Arts & Technology: The Role of the Arts in Democratic Policy Making, Tuesday 14th October 2008 at the National Theatre, Southbank, 2-5pm, followed by drinks reception.
When it comes to developments in science and technology, public perceptions on these issues are influenced largely by the various sources in the public square including the media and the arts. When it comes to the particular issue of emerging technologies, developments in this field have been at best met with caution, at worst with a negative response. Yet where has the real conversation concerning these issues taken place?
Speakers include:
Paul Meade
Director and joint artistic director of Gúna Nua Theatre Company, Dublin and winner of the Irish
Council on Bioethics arts competition
Speaking on: ‘Begotten Not Made’
Dr. Andy Miah
Reader in New Media & Bioethics, University of the West of Scotland.
Speaking on: ‘Art in an Age of Uncertainty’
Dr. Chamu Kuppuswamy
Lecturer in Law, University of Sheffield and co‐ordinator of the Arts and Bioethics Network
Speaking on: ‘Bioethics policy making‐ Is there a role for the Arts?’
Justina Robson
UK science fiction writer
“…one of the very best of the new British hard SF writers.” – The Guardian newspaper
Speaking on: ‘The Good, The Bad and The Indifferent: ethical explorations in Science Fiction’.
Chairing the panel Q&A session will be Dr. Rob La Frenais, curator of The Arts Catalyst—the science art agency. The Art of Bioethics II Exhibition convened by the Arts Bioethics Network, will be on display throughout the symposium. RSVPs are required. Please include your name and the organisation that you represent in your response. There is no charge for the event. To RSVP: e: info@bioethics.ac.uk / t: 0207 227 4706 / w: www. bioethics.ac.uk