MUSINGS OF A MECHATRONIC MISTRESS
Jasmin Hagendorfer / Austria / 2023 / 24 min
In a world where technology and humanity intertwine, Tiffany, a self-aware feminist “sex robot,” embarks on an unparalleled journey of self-discovery. Conversing with the leading experts, Tiffany confronts the societal norms, body image stereotypes, and patriarchal influences that have shaped her design and aks about queerness concerning sex tech. As debates over her societal impact surge, Tiffany navigates the complexities of interdisciplinary communication, the rise of AI companions, and the vast realm of innovative sex tech. But it’s the potential for a radical shift away from human-like designs, and the embrace of individualized, queer & feminist DIY solutions, that truly challenges the status quo. With every revelation, Tiffany’s contemplative journey challenges our perceptions and compels us to question the boundaries of technology, desire, queerness and societal expectations.
Featuring THE experts on the topic of sex(robotics) & technology:
Dr. Janina Loh (Philosopher; ethics of technology and its social contexts)
Jason Scott (Computer and internet historian, documentarian)
Dr. Tanja Kubes (Sociologist and ethnologist; science and technology studies)
Dr. Kate Devlin (Computer scientist, focussing on intimacy and technology)
Johannes Grenzfurthner (Artist, researcher and curator in the field of sex and technology)
Dr. Katta Spiel (Critical technology design, gender studies and accessibility expert
Dr. Iris Phan (Lawyer for IT and data protection law; robot ethics)
Project co-funded by the European Union / Erasmus+,
project initiated by Eva Gengler, Dagmar Kiener, Stefan Lacina – erfolgsfaktor FRAU e.V.
Produced by ostblok / Patryk Senwicki, Dominic Spitaler
Director Biography – Jasmin Hagendorfer
Based in Vienna, Jasmin Hagendorfer is an acclaimed contemporary artist, filmmaker, and curator. Through diverse mediums, she delves into socio-political themes and gender identity, showcasing her works internationally. As co-founder and festival director of the Porn Film Festival Vienna, she intertwines feminist and queer theories with art and erotica. Her notable contributions include a TEDx talk in Vienna about the environmental benefits of quality pornography and films like “Fudliaks!”, “Slugfest” and “Musings of a Mechatronic Mistress”.
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