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15 Feb

The Future History of the World in 7 On-Screen Objects

Join author, game developer and critic Adrian Hon as he takes you on a thrilling tour through seven iconic objects from speculative screen worlds.

From Minority Report’s gesture-based tech to Death Stranding’s exoskeleton and Paprika’s DC Mini dream machine, each item opens a window into our shared hopes, fears and curiosities about tomorrow. Discover how these on-screen creations are both fantastic and oddly familiar, reflecting our evolving relationship with technology and what it reveals about us all.

Date	Times
Sat 15 Feb	1:00pm - 2:00pm

From $14 to $20

Adult / general $20
Student / concession $16

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