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This event will be a single talk on Evil Tech: How Devs Became Villains with Sergès Goma
⚠️ This will be an in-person event, the venue is TBC.
Agenda:
🍕 Pizza/Drinks (18:15 - 18:30)
🗣 Introduction (18:30)
👉 Evil Tech: How Devs Became Villains with Sergès Goma (18:35ish)
🍻 Social @ Pub (after the talk)
👉 Evil Tech: How Devs Became Villains
Once upon a time, developers were the unsung heroes of our world. The stereotypical developer, with glasses perched on the nose and an innate talent for science, even inspired the alter egos of superheroes.
However, today, software engineers often find themselves under scrutiny for their roles in creating data-gathering apps, facial recognition software in CCTV systems, and the constant tracking of citizens through GPS, among other issues.
From being heroes to becoming modern-day Dr. Frankensteins, tech creators face an unenviable dilemma: to embrace malevolence or strive for heroism.
During this talk, we will delve deep into th...