Dec 4, 2009: IEET Seminar on Biopolitics of Popular Culture

During this day long seminar we will engage with culture critics, artists, writers, and filmmakers to explore the biopolitics that are implicit in depictions of the future, emerging technology and enhanced humanity in literature, film and television. Speakers (in formation) include SF critic Annalee Newitz (io9.com), futurist and SF writer Jamais Cascio, director Matthew Patrick, TV writer PJ Manney, comics expert Jess Nevins, and transhumanist artist Natasha Vita-More. Registration before November 15: $99 (After Nov 15: $150) Venue: Eon Reality, Irvine, California For more information: [http://ieet.org/bpcs09]