How can you make hardware without harming people or planet? On Thursday 2 April, you will join the Feminist Hacking collective to create ethical hardware made from natural clay and recycled hardware.
Behind every device is a production process that impacts people and the planet. For example, the hardware in a phone contains highly sought-after minerals such as copper, gold, cobalt and other precious earth elements. These raw materials are often mined under poor working conditions, and their violent extraction puts enormous pressure on our planet's ecosystem. Luckily, technology doesn't have to include conflict minerals, plastic, and fossil materials
Stefanie Wuschitz (AT) and Patrícia J. Reis (PT) from Austrian Feminist Hacking are exploring whether it is possible to create technology with ethical hardware and are making new electronic devices from natural clay and recycled hardware. With their guidance, during this workshop you will build a microcontroller based on the ATmega328P chip, which is also used in the Arduino Uno. Get started on building the circuit by filling in the baked PCBs with silver paint. No prior knowledge required!
Programme
| 19:30 - 19:45 hrs | Welcome & introduction |
| 19:45 - 21:15 hrs | Workshop building microcontroller |
| 21:15 - 21:30 hrs | Drinks |
About Feminist Hacking
Feminist Hacking is an international art-based research project, which proposes a strategy and method for empathic, eco-sentient, de-colonial and anti-racist action in the field of art, science and technology. Feminist hacking involves an intensive knowledge-sharing process, through workshops and other forms of exchange.
Accessibility
If you are tight on funds and want to participate in this event, please get in touch with sanna [@] waag [dot] org.
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