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  1. From Clockwork to Quantum: Join Me at the San Francisco Exploratorium This August!

    I have some incredibly exciting news to share with you all.

    This summer, I’ve been invited to speak at the prestigious Exploratorium in San Francisco for their upcoming “After Dark: Quantum Leap” event on Thursday, August 6, from 6-10pm!

    The main feature for the evening dives deep into the fascinating, cutting-edge world of quantum computer music. The event’s Program Developer actually discovered my History of Technology in Music textbook and its accompanying podcast online, and reached out to ask if I would provide a historical perspective to anchor the evening’s futuristic theme. I am absolutely thrilled (and honored!) to bring our unique curriculum to such a fantastic stage.

    My 30-minute talk is titled, “From Clockwork to Quantum: The Journey and Anxieties of Automating Art,” and it tackles a subject very near and dear to my heart:

    While modern technology feels like an unprecedented disruption, humanity’s anxiety over automating art is a centuries-old loop. Join me for an exploration into the surprising lineage of music technology, tracing our relationship with creative tools from the 9th-century programmable flute and 18th-century musical clockworks, to player pianos of the 1920s. Discover how advanced technology isn’t about replacing the artist, but an ongoing quest to expand abstract expression and explore the outer limits of what music can be. This journey culminates in generative AI and cutting-edge quantum computing, revealing that while our tools change over time, the debates over what they mean for the human spirit are completely timeless.

    Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a fellow music lover, or just curious about how humans and machines have spent centuries making art together, it’s going to be an unforgettable night of exploring the intersection of music, technology, and quantum computing.

    If you’re going to be in the Bay Area on August 6, I would absolutely love to see you there! 🎶

    You can check out the event description, grab your tickets, and plan your visit over on the Exploratorium Calendar.

    See you in San Francisco!

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