Intimacy through sex, love, and touch; for most people this is essential to leading a happy human life. The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated social distancing measures have significantly diminished our options for interpersonal intimacy. But the latest technologies could help fulfill our intimate needs.
The intertwining of technology and sexuality isn’t new, but the current pandemic has accelerated the introduction of new technologies like sex robots, tele-dildonics, and remote touch. These technologies aim to enhance, mimic, or replace intimate human interaction, deeply affecting our experiences of intimacy and sexuality.
Are these technologies a physical and moral threat, or a logical next step in our human and technological evolution? We will debate this hot topic with internationally renowned experts Kate Devlin (author of Turned On: Science, Sex and Robots) and Kathleen Richardson (leader of CASR: Campaign Against Sex Robots). The evening will be moderated by Lily Frank (Center for Human Technology Interaction TU/e).
