DINE AND DRAW: TELLING YOU SCI-FI STORY Theme #2: Future Families
Thu Aug 22, 18:00 - Thu Aug 22, 21:00
De Vier Restaurant
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Dine and Draw: The Future of Family – Exploring Robot Children Through Sci-Fi and Comics!
Join us for an unforgettable evening where the lines between reality and imagination blur! Dive into the captivating world of bioethics, law, and robotics with BioLAWgic’s Visual Law Lab at DE VIER Restaurant, Stellenbosch, on 22 August 2024, at 18:00.
What’s in Store?
Engaging Talk by Dr. Marietjie Botes: Uncover the mind-blowing possibilities of adopting robot children and their profound impact on family dynamics. Explore fascinating ethical and legal dilemmas such as:
- The emotional and psychological impact of raising a robot child alongside a natural child.
- The rights and responsibilities of parents towards their robotic children.
- Privacy concerns related to the surveillance capabilities of robot children.
- The ethical considerations of terminating or "shutting down" a robot child.
Live Reading of “THE CHILD”: Experience our specially curated sci-fi comic that delves into these futuristic dilemmas, bringing them to life in an engaging and thought-provoking narrative.
Dinner and Drinks: Enjoy a delicious meal and a glass of wine to fuel your utopian or dystopian fantasies.
Interactive Storytelling: Share your speculative stories and engage in lively discussions with fellow guests. Discuss the balance of attention between robot and human children, and the implications of raising human-like robots in society.
Bring your friends and family for a night of storytelling, creativity, and deep discussions!
Date: 22 August 2024
Time: 18:00 – 21:00
Venue: De Vier Restaurant, Stellenbosch
Tickets Include:
- Entrance to the event
- A main meal
- A glass of wine
Comic posters @R180.00 per poster will be available for sale at the venue (card payments accepted).
Explore the future, one story at a time. See you there!