WHAT DO I TALK AND WRITE ABOUT?
SCIENCE FICTION AND…
THE FUTURE OF...
I find the intersection of science fiction, social issues, science, history, tech and philosophy fascinating.
In this section you can read or hear me talk, among other topics, about…
The Fermi Paradox, where are all the aliens and what is the significance of looking for them?
The history of our fascination with Mars
The (science fiction) origins of the robot and the atom bomb
The ethics and psychology of robo-cars and would they continue our tradition of gratuitous honking?
Some of the topics I covered include (science fiction and… OR the future of…) tech innovation, refugees, space exploration, post-colonialism, artificial intelligence, cities, virtual reality, cyborgs, cinema, autonomous vehicles, aliens, robotics, surveillance and pre-crime, the human body, jobs, money and economics etc.
FILM FESTIVALS
GENRE FILMS
I have two decades of experience in organizing, programming and producing cultural events and film festivals - in the (genre) films, science fiction, new media, digital art and science communication fields.
Film festivals, events and awards – management, selection, curation, programming, production, PR & marketing, volunteer-organization, industry & guest relations, market presence and more.
Genre Films, the Fantastic, Speculative and Horror genres – definitions, main artistic and political themes, central past & present creatives, the market, industry, festival circuit and audience.
If you have any questions, would like to offer a booking, interested in my participation or writing,
please reach out, I'd love to hear from you!
SOME TALKS I GAVE
ALMA
HOME FOR HEBREW CULTURE
Tel-Aviv, Israel
March 2019
The Unthinkable! On the importance of speculative and fantastic texts and creativity, their politics philosophy and their absence from the Israeli cultural sphere
ART & TECH DAYS
Kosice, Slovakia
November 2018
Destruction and Distraction - Public Perception of AI // What Can Depictions of Artificial Intelligence in Science Fiction Tell Us?
How science fiction speculated on AI in media, culture & society, and what can be taken from those imaginative speculations, for our current dilemmas? Is AI a destructive element, or is the term only a distraction, and if so - from what?
ZEIT FOUNDATION BUCERIUS SUMMER SCHOOL
Berlin, Germany
August 2018
Science Fiction, Augmented Reality, Future Cities and Post-Colonialism
RE:PUBLICA 18
Berlin, Germany
May 2018
Dude – Where’s My Autonomous Car?!
Exploring the ethical, psychological, social and cultural dilemmas on the road ahead for autonomous vehicles
THE TEL-AVIV INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
Tel-Aviv, Israel
June 2017
2001: A Space Odyssey Conference Keynote and Moderation
R/O INSTITUTE
FOR THE FUTURE OF STORY-TELLING
Belgium
May 2017
Science & Fiction – Will They Blend? An Introduction to Science Fiction and the “What If” Question
RE:PUBLICA 17
Berlin, Germany
May 2017
Science Fiction Curation
TECHNION
ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Haifa, Israel
January 2017
Science Fiction 101
TEL-AVIV UNIVERSITY, SCIENCE FICTION SYMPOSIUM,
Tel-Aviv, Israel
December 2016
Science Fiction, the “What If” Question and Political Discourse
ESMT DIGITAL SOCIETY INSTITUTE
Berlin, Germany
November 2016
Depictions of Artificial Intelligence in Science Fiction
DOKU:TECH
Prizren, Kosovo
August 2016
Science Fiction and the Vocabulary of the Future
ZEIT FOUNDATION BUCERIUS SUMMER SCHOOL
Berlin, Germany
August 2016
Science Fiction and the Vocabulary of the Future
HA’POALIM BANK
Tel-Aviv, Israel
July 2016
Science Fiction and the Future of Money
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, “HASIFA” FILM SCHOOL
Ramat HaSharon, Israel
May 2016
Science Fiction & World Building
RE:PUBLICA 16
Berlin, Germany
May 2016
Designing Desirable Futures Utilizing Science Fiction
BEZALEL ACADEMY OF ART AND DESIGN
Jerusalem, Israel
March 2016
“Third Body Plus” Tech/Design/Body Conference Moderation
SAPIR ACADEMIC COLLEGE,
FILM SCHOOL
Sderot, Israel
November 2015
The Horror! on the Horror Films Genre
prior to screening of “JeruZalem” by the the Paz Brothers
KINNERNET AVALON
Avalon, France
June 2015
Science Fiction Evangelism
KINNERNET
Nazareth, Israel
June 2015
In the Beginning There was the Word – Science Fiction and the Origin Story of the Robot
DIGITAL CANNES @ CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
Cannes, France
May 2015
Science Fiction & The Future of Cinema
RE:PUBLICA 15
Berlin, Germany
May 2015
In the Beginning There was the Word – Science Fiction and the Origin Story of the Robot
HUNTER COLLEGE
NYC, USA
April 2015
FANTASTIC TURMOIL - Israel and the Fantastic & Horror Film Genres
EMERSON COLLEGE
Boston MS, USA
April 2015
In the Beginning There was the Word – Science Fiction and the Origin Story of the Robot
prior to sneak preview screening of “Ex Machina” by Alex Garland
CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND IMAGINATION @ ASU
Phoenix AZ, USA
March 2015
Science Fiction – Lab of Ideas
UC RIVERSIDE
Riverside CA, USA
March 2015
Science Fiction – Lab of Ideas
BONN VIDEONALE
Bonn, Germany
February 2015
Post-internet, Brave New World of Images?
AGT
Herzeliya, Israel
February 2015
Science Fiction 101
SAP
Ra’anana, Israel
November 2014
Science Fiction & Tech Innovation
RE:PUBLICA 14
Berlin, Germany
May 2014
Science Fiction – Lab of Ideas
BERLIN MEDIA CONFERENCE
Berlin, Germany
May 2014
Future Interfaces – Future Formats, Keynote and Panel Moderation
IDF JAG
Tel-Aviv, Israel
April 2014
Science Fiction – Lab of Ideas
ALEPH VC
Tel-Aviv, Israel
April 2014
Science Fiction – Lab of Ideas
prior to a screening of “Dune” by David Lynch
BEIT BERL COLLEGE, HAMIDRASHA ART SCHOOL
Beit Berl, Israel
March 2014
Space is the Place, Different Perspectives on Outer Space
HAIFA UNIVERSITY
Haifa, Israel
January 2014
Agent of Chaos, The Post-9/11 Politics of “the Dark Knight” by Christopher Nolan
GOOGLE CAMPUS TEL-AVIV
Tel-Aviv, Israel
January 2014
Ignite Talk – Science Fiction – Lab of Ideas