Albinism Illuminated
Join Meredith Talusan (artist, journalist, and author) and Noah Landow (Founder and CEO at Macktez) for an informal conversation about the widely known but poorly understood absence of bodily pigment known as albinism.
Meredith works at the intersection of writing, visual art, science, and performance and has had many careers, from a dancer to a photographer to an accomplished writer. Her debut memoir Fairest touches on these topics and this conversion offers a unusual opportunity to be part of an intimate discussion on a deeply personal topic.
During this conversation, we will review the fundamentals of albinism, touch on the essential science behind the condition, as well as examine the genetics and its effects on biology. We’ll also discuss the medical implications, and both the well known and less widely understood impact on vision and sun sensitivity. Lastly, we’ll explore some of the social and cultural experiences of people with albinism, including factors in navigating societal perceptions and embracing one's identity.
Join us at the Macktez office after work, over light snacks and sips, for an engaging conversation exploring the nuanced lived realities of people with Albinism, challenging misconceptions they face, and veer into some compelling themes of identity and storytelling.
Event Structure
We ask that guests arrive between 7-7:30 pm to minimize disruption during the talk.
7 pm - Doors open, opportunity to mingle over snacks and sips with other attendees
7:30 pm - Guests take their seats for the talk
8:15 pm - Informal mixer resumes
On Attendance
We have a limited capacity (and often have a long waitlist!). If your plans change, please update your registration so someone else can join.
A bit about Macktez, and why we host this series
Macktez is a technology consultancy collaborating with organizations going through dynamic change.
Our goal is to form a lasting partnership between our team and our clients, so we can anticipate their technology challenges and help them navigate growth, disruption, and other evolving conditions.
Each event in our Tête-à-Tech series is an opportunity to explore a specific cultural, scientific, historical, and personal issue. We fire at the synapses that connect each topic to other fields of interest and to our individual lives. And we do so in a comfortable environment to facilitate conversation that can be casual, surprising, and illuminating.
To learn more, visit us at macktez.com.