[LGM] Losing Lena screening at LGM

[Frank Trampe]

Does this need be screened at virtual LGM? I think that it would make more
sense to organize a virtual event and discussion around the film itself,
inviting people from as many interested communities as possible to
participate. Because of our community's small size and male-skewed sex
ratio, an LGM-centric event runs the risk of recreating the lone woman
scenario highlighted in the trailer, which would be painfully ironic.

For what it's worth, widely circulating the proposal itself may do more to
generate awareness than the actual screening. I don't know that I'd watch
the film end to end, but I personally knew nothing about the Lena image and
was unaware of its prurient origins until this discussion brought it to my
attention.


On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 10:23 AM Antonio Roberts <antonio at hellocatfood.com>
wrote:

> 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:
> >
> > 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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