We’re often asked whether we’re optimistic or pessimistic about technologies. That’s the wrong question. If any of this matters, we need to stop seeing technology like the weather, to be merely forecasted, and instead see it like politics, to be collectively shaped.

Sadly can't make this - I hope there's some blogging or whatever afterwards! Any particular hashtag? (or am i stuck in the unconferences of the past?)

Maybe Laura Laakso's Fallible Justice? Mur Lafferty Midsolar murders may be worth a look. Lois Mcmaster Bujold, maybe the Curse of Chalion?

It was incredibly impressive technically and beautiful! Having the joystick demo hexagon also helped bring it to life.