

Heather Dewey-Hagborg
Jan 17, 2024
In this episode, Heather Dewey-Hagborg, a transdisciplinary artist and biohacker, shares her latest work on future pigs and hybrids. They discuss genetic engineering, the history of pigs, forensics, art, capitalism, morality, hope, technology, and the role of technology in health and climate crises. Heather expresses concerns about the future of technology and advocates for unity and openness towards the Earth and all its beings.
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Stranger Visions
- Dewey-Hagborg created masks from DNA found on the NYC subway.
- This project aimed to highlight the privacy risks of DNA analysis and surveillance.
Multiple Portraits and Probability
- DNA portraits are reductive, showing only one possible representation.
- Later work with Chelsea Manning explored multiple potential portraits to showcase the vast probability space.
Invisible Spray
- Dewey-Hagborg developed a spray that corrupts shed DNA.
- This project aimed to question DNA's status as a forensic gold standard and explore its weaknesses.