SECRET at Science Gallery Dublin

SECRET is an international exhibition and events programme at Science Gallery Dublin that will explore the social and technological aspects of secrecy, particularly the future of surveillance, espionage and privacy. Why do humans like to keep and reveal secrets and why are we attracted to mysteries and puzzles? When are secrets a good thing and who has the right to keep them? How do emerging technologies protect or undermine privacy? What secrets should never be revealed and where is more transparency needed?

From cryptography, leaks, hidden messages, secret satellites, big data, conspiracy theories, puzzles, easter eggs and cryptocurrencies, SECRET will ask how hackers, spies, journalists, psychologists, criminals, companies and governments are approaching the new world of secrets.

Do you have an artwork that shows secrecy in a new light? Are you designing a device that will change everything from privacy to piracy? Or maybe you research the psychological drive to keep secrets or solve puzzles? We want your exhibit, installation and event ideas.

Topics we're interested in:

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Surveillance, security, privacy and transparency

Psychology of secrecy, metacognition, development, trust and guilt

Cryptography, ciphers, quantum computing and lockpicking

Hacking, phreaking, computer forensics and urban exploration

Secrecy and privacy as aspects of psychological and personal development

Social networks, online privacy and celebrities

Big data, bioinformatics, and identity theft

Propaganda, government secrets, security

Corporate espionage, trade secrets and cryptocurrencies

Satellites, drones, CCTV cameras

Puzzles, games, mysteries and Easter eggs[/ul]

Find out more at https://opencall.sciencegallery.com