[LGM] Losing Lena screening at LGM

[Antonio Roberts]

Thanks for the feedback, all very useful.

As mentioned in my last e-mail, I am more than happy to put the work
into making this happen. I totally understand that people have
different viewpoints and I wouldn't expect this to be an "LGM
presents" situation.

I'll start the conversation with the film makers now and when it comes
time to submit a proper proposal for screening at LGM I'll be sure to
make one.

Kind regards,

Antonio

On Wed, 6 May 2020 at 16:12, Ana Isabel Carvalho
<ana at manufacturaindependente.org> wrote:
>
>
> On 2020-05-05 22:56, Antonio Roberts wrote:
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> Hi LGM!
>
> I'd like to propose that at the next LGM (either 2021 or the proposed online version) there is a screening of the the 2019 documentary Losing Lena https://www.losinglena.com/
>
> Here's a description from the website:
>
> This compelling film debunks the myth that men are innately more suited to a career in tech. It breaks down diversity barriers, shows the success of incredible 'digital women' and looks to the future. As we rush into AI and machine learning, will we learn from unintended biases of the past like Lena, or are we doomed to repeat them?
>
> There's a short excerpt on the website and you can watch the full video here https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=985614161797010
>
> The video is licenced under CC-BY-NC. To screen it it looks like someone would need to get in touch with them https://www.losinglena.com/#contact-us
>
> It deals with images and the early days of jpgs so I think it'd be a good addition. More importantly it talks about a side of ethics that I don't think I've seen mentioned at an LGM before (I haven't been to each one so I could be wrong).
>
> Would be good to hear everyone's thoughts.
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> Seconding this!
> It is a great suggestion Antonio. Thanks for putting it forward.
>
> Looking forward to the next LGM :-)
>
> Ana Isabel Carvalho
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