A screening of Jasmin's 24-minute short documentary/sci-fi film, Musings of a Mechatronic Mistress. The film presents Tiffany, a self-aware sex robot, on her quest to discover her identity, purpose, and creator. Exploring the future of intimacy and human-robot interaction in a humorous and engaging manner, the documentary aims to initiate discussions on queerness, feminism, sex tech, sexual identity, and societal norms. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion to delve deeper into these themes. Jasmin will be joined by two of her interviewees featured in the film in a panel discussion whose theme will be "Redefining Intimacy and Human Connection in the Age of Intelligent Machines."

Hacking at Leaves documents artist and hazmat-suit aficionado Johannes Grenzfurthner as he attempts to come to terms with the United States' colonial past, Navajo tribal history, and the hacker movement. The story hones in on a small hackerspace in Durango, Colorado, that made significant contributions to worldwide COVID relief efforts. But things go awry when Uncle Sam interferes with the film's production.

After the screening, a panel discussion with various people involved in the film will cover themes including hacking, DIY, colonialism, the Navajo and Diné cultures, COVID-19, the pandemic, the USA, the Southwest, nuclearism, Internet history, computer culture, science fiction, subversion, and social change.

We need to shape contemporary political narratives. Context hacking is a powerful tool to play with the nuts and bolts of the power structures that surround us; it's about understanding and manipulating the very fabric of our social relationships and cultural norms. Imagine society as a complex system - context hackers treat it as such, recognizing its potential for modification and subversion. From "urban hacking" to "cultural jamming," we employ creative tactics to challenge entrenched hierarchies and empower individuals to think critically about the world around them. But context hacking doesn't exist in a vacuum. It intersects with the powerful domain of political narrative, where storytelling becomes a potent force in shaping our perceptions of reality. This talk will explore how political narratives blur the lines between fact and fiction, weaving myths into public discourse and constructing grand meta-narratives that shape our understanding of history and progress. Drawing from narrative theory, Johannes will trace the evolution of political storytelling - from its roots in literary theory to its resurgence in the digital age. He'll confront the challenges posed by "fake news" and misinformation and examine how narratives are crafted to evoke pathos and sway public opinion. Amidst these challenges lies immense opportunity. By harnessing the tools of context hacking and narrative construction, we can forge a path toward a more open society.