Digital technology explored at new Science Museum festival

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London UK

New media technology permeates our daily lives, from mobile phones on the streets, to Web browsing in the office, to computer games in the living room. The uses and abuses of the digital world will be explored at a new festival at the Science Museum’s Dana Centre. The five events have been curated by digital guru and broadcaster Aleks Krotoski.

Events

This Is Your Brain on Technology
22 March 2010, 19.00-21.00
FREE
What is technology doing to us? In three hands-on experiments, discover what happens to our brains when we browse the web, how our surfing habits restructure how we think, and whether we can actually be Facebook friends with 700 people.

An Audience with…
23 March 2010, 19:00-21:00
FREE
Join the Guardian's 'Tech Weekly' podcast team for a live recording of their award-winning programme, plus a Q&A session with a special guest.

The Web: The Ultimate Propaganda Machine?
24 March 2010, 19:00-21:00
FREE
The web has allowed pressure groups to link together, bringing people power to politics. But what happens when authoritarian regimes get the same idea? Come discover the emerging ‘spinternet’ and how we may end up as cogs in a new propaganda machine.

What Are Games Really Teaching Us?
25 March 2010, 19.00-21.00
FREE
They may be familiar in homes, but computer games are also increasingly being used in schools. What are children taking on board? Join the debate and test out the titles to discover the good and bad that games can teach us.

Technology You Can’t Live Without
26 March 2010, 19.00-21.00
FREE
Technology moves at lightning speeds - how can you keep up with it all? Join us to catch up on the latest innovations and trends with an evening of fast-fire, technology-inspired presentations from luminaries and experts.

Visitor Information

Science Museum’s Dana Centre, 165 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5HD
Nearest Tube: Gloucester Road

Most events are free and open to anyone aged 18 and over. Places should be pre-booked by calling 020 7942 4040 or emailing tickets@danacentre.org.uk.

Further information: www.danacentre.org.uk

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