it's been fifteen months and we still don't know who told the dipshits with the zip ties where everyone's private offices were. who disconnected the panic buttons? why was Mo Brooks wearing body armor? why haven't the traitors been expelled from congress? holy shit, let's GO
Genetic Biohacking was a disappointment, rather than discuss the viability of possible genetic modification, the speaker presented his life story, touching very little on the technology he was fawning over. @SXSWTheClass
We Don't Have Time was a star studded panel on how we can all do our part to combat climate change. The conversation was kept light with some dark humor that helped with discussing topics as bleak as subsidizing our own demise. @SXSWTheClass
Futurist of Cannabis was an enlightening panel on the future of cannabis use and its impact on our society. The conversation was interesting and provided a hopeful look into the futre of cannabis. @SXSWTheClass
Psychedelics at the End of Life was a great panel that dug deep into how psychedelics can be used to help those who are dying be more comfortable with that reality. Everyone dies and being uncomfortable with it is a natural response to not existing anymore. @SXSWTheClass
The key note of Kevin Mayer was an informative look into how the streaming world is growing and changing. It was a bit technical and hard to follow though. @SXSWTheClass
Panel was informative on what can be done to make food the new clean energy. The presenters were knowledgeable and able to explain their work using layman's terms. @SXSWTheClass
The Toxicity of Hustle Culture was a fun meet up. Playing introductory games and seeing people beyond their job title was the main theme and it was executed perfectly. @SXSWTheClass
Empathy for Assholes was a great workshop that helped with understanding perspectives. Being partnered with someone random was an amazing experience and opportunity to learn more about another person. The presenters were funny and well organized. @SXSWTheClass
Surviving Grief was an intimate meet up that touched on the complexities of living with loss. We mourn for many things as humans, but understanding how to process and deal with situations is the most important thing to overcome profound loss. @SXSWTheClass
Lizzo's keynote was an inspiring talk that addressed the feeling of inadequacy and the systems in place to keep people feeling awful about themselves. Her radical self acceptance is not only courageous but necessary. @SXSWTheClass
5 Ways You're Killing Your Creativity was an ad cleverly disguised as a session. The topic rarely strayed from Apple and was divorced from discussions of creativity @SXSWTheClass
Creating in a Shit Storm was amazing, his speech on how to keep creating in a chaotic world was inspiring. It's important to know when and where the problem is to begin being able to handle it @SXSWTheClass