Who cares about dead rockstars?
The event will examine our relation to, and treatment of, the dead, and how both define our human identity.
| A Festival of Social Science research event | |
|---|---|
| Date | 6 November 2014 |
| Time | 19:00 to 23:00 |
| Place | Miss Peapod's Kitchen Cafe, Jubilee Wharf, Penryn |
| Provider | Festival of Social Science |
| Organizer | Professor Michael Hauskeller |
Event details
Information
Are celebrities immortalised by public myth and image?
Join researchers at this event to unravel what role iconic musicians like Ian Curtis play in our own ideals of humanity.
At the event you will be able to explore a photo exhibition and watch a feature film including interviews with fans making pilgrimages to the Joy Division singer Ian Curtis’s grave.
Led by Professor Michael Hauskeller and Dr Jennifer Otter, we will explore the role that immortality plays in the reverence that dead rock stars receive, and how this speaks to our own fear of death.
More information about the hosts:
Professor Michael Hauskeller is a philosopher at the University of Exeter with an interest in ethics, beauty, and human enhancement. Dr Jennifer Otter is a Senior Lecturer at the University of East London in the School of Business and Law.
Programme
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 19.00 | Opening, photography exhibition, and drinks. | |
| 19.30 | Film with talks from Professor Michael Hauskeller and Dr Jennifer Otter. | |
| 20.30 | Book signing, graffiti wall, and flash mob! | |
| 21.00 | Music and drinks with DJing by Simon Poole of Electric Wizard. | Guests are welcome to stay until the end of the evening. |
Registration
There is no need to register for this event. If you have any questions please email Professor Michael Hauskeller.
The ESRC Festival of Social Sciences takes place between 1 and 8 November 2014.
Who cares about dead rockstars?
