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John Sundman
Science, technology and society
Novelist
YEAR
25
May 2025, SynBioBeta
Keynote Speaker
John Sundman is a novelist and essayist who has been writing about science, technology and society — in particular the convergence of biological and digital technologies — for thirty years. In the words of George Church, ‘Sundman is a master of machines — computing, biological, and political.’ His forthcoming novel Mountain of Devils centers on the 1975 Asilomar Conference on Recombinant DNA and the birth of synthetic biology.
SynBioBeta 2025 - Keynote
Culture Drives Technology
This track delves into the dynamic interplay between cultural values and technological innovation, exploring how cultural needs, beliefs, and creative practices actively shape the development and adoption of new technologies. Key topics include the influence of art and storytelling on user-centric design, the role of tradition in tech adaptation across global markets, and the emergence of technologies that foster cultural preservation and social resilience. This track is essential for understanding technology not as an isolated driver of change but as an adaptive force deeply rooted in human experience and societal values.
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