08-15, 19:00–19:50 (US/Eastern), Little Theatre
This talk explores the intersection of desire and sustainability, examining how even our most intimate moments leave an environmental footprint. The concept of sexecology, coined by Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens, bridges environmentalism and sexuality in creative ways. From solar-powered vibrators to eco-friendly sex toys, the session delves into the often overlooked world of green sex tech and eco-erotic practices.
Key questions explored will include:
- What are the true environmental costs of online pornography?
- How sustainable is our streaming culture and AI technologies?
- Can DIY pleasure practices be a form of political activism?
- What role does ethical pornography play in envisioning a better future?
The discussion will also cover energy consumption, server loads, and the hidden costs behind virtual acts of desire. The focus is not to shame desire, but to empower it with awareness, curiosity, and hacker ethics. The speaker, a feminist activist and artist, aims to foster a dialogue about how digital intimacy can become more visible, accountable, and hackable. This talk invites the hacker community and beyond to collaborate in rethinking the infrastructures behind online pleasure and to explore ways of making the environmental impact of these systems more transparent.
Based in Vienna, Jasmin Hagendorfer is a contemporary artist, filmmaker, and curator, known for her bold approach to sociopolitical topics and gender identity. She is the co-founder and festival director of the Porn Film Festival Vienna, a unique event combining feminist and queer perspectives with art and pornography. Her TEDx talk “How Good Porn Can Save the Planet” explores the environmental potential of alternative porn. She contributed to Fragile Fäden - Beziehungsweisen im Kapitalismus and is co-editor of the Arse Elektronika anthology Sexponential. Her short films, including Musings of a Mechatronic Mistress, Slugfest, and Fudliaks! Tear The Sexes Apart!, have screened at festivals internationally and merge media art with critical cultural reflection.
