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What is technology? Where does it come from? What are its effects on society at large and on our individual lives in the past, the present and tomorrow?

- About the movie -

Director: Andrew Niccol

Language: English

Release date: 24 Oct 1997

In the not-too-distant future, a less-than-perfect man wants to travel to the stars. Society has categorized Vincent Freeman as less than suitable given his genetic make-up and he has become one of the underclass of humans that are only useful for menial jobs. To move ahead, he assumes the identity of Jerome Morrow, a perfect genetic specimen who is a paraplegic as a result of a car accident. With professional advice, Vincent learns to deceive DNA and urine sample testing. Just when he is finally scheduled for a space mission, his program director is killed and the police begin an investigation, jeopardizing his secret.

- About Knut K. Wimberger | 郭伟刻 -

Knut is a retired tech lawyer and manufacturing executive who helps executive management with organizational development challenges in a Far East Asian context and supports key individuals to unfold their potential. He believes in the healing force of purpose and is driven by giving others deeper meaning in their work. He founded the Hong Kong incorporated consultancy Telos Pi in 2016 and acts as its managing partner.

www.telospi.com

www.mingong.org

- Agenda -

18:45 Check in

19:00 Surprise TED talk related to movie

19:15 Gattaca (1997) by Andrew Niccol

21:00 Discussion of the impact of technology on society

- Time -

Dec. 6th, Wednesday, 19:00

- Price -

Free to join (Please buy drink or food to support the venue).

- Join us -

Scan QR code join the Wechat group.

- Upcoming Screening -

• Jan 10, 2018: 1984
  

• Feb 7, 2018: Arithmetic, Population and Energy

- Partners -

- Location -

Agora Space (1199 Panyu Road, Building 3, Underground)

- About Agora Space -

Agora Space is an international coworking office located in Xuhui district, Shanghai. We are engineers, makers, traders, designers, and entrepreneurs working as freelance or running startup or business.

• WORK 200 Mbps unfiltered wifi; Custom design workstations; Safe, quiet and cozy open spaces;  Fully serviced private offices; Clean air with natural daylight

• ENJOY Premium Belgian beer; French cheese; Cooking Workshop; Quiet garden; Weekly Events

• MEET Inspiration from a wide range of industries: Finance, Programming, Fashion, Art, Coding and Manufacturing. Enjoy a true diversity. (40% Chinese, 40% Europeans and 20% from all around the world)