Volunteer-led Tour | Can Robots Make Us Kinder?
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Can robots inspire us to be better humans?
Volunteer tour guide Jaclyn introduces our current exhibition FRIEND, considers friendships with machines and challenges traditional understandings about our shared lives with robotic companions.
Tour Details
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About your guide
Jaclyn Zurcas
Jaclyn is an award-winning television and advertising producer with over two decades of experience across broadcast, agency and digital production, including work recognised with a Cannes Lions Grand Prix.
She began her career at the ABC producing and editing youth content before moving into directing and producing roles in television and advertising in both Melbourne and New York, including positions at Channel 10, BBDO and JWT.
Throughout her career she has led the production of global campaigns while developing expertise in storytelling, production and post-production.
Jaclyn is interested in emerging youth and digital culture and is currently undertaking a Master of International Relations at the University of Melbourne.
Accessibility
- NCM is fully wheelchair accessible.
- All gender and accessible toilets are available on both floors.
- Seating is available in some areas of the museum. If at any point you need to take a seat, please let your tour guide know and they will supply you with one of our floating stools.
- NCM is a high sensory space with a variety of noise and lighting, this may trigger seizures and sensory overload in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy, PTSD and certain sensitivities.
- If you have specific access needs or any concerns, please reach out-we'd love to help! Contact us at hello@ncm.org.au.
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