In the face of “truth”, what are the elements that constitute technology and humans? When people are spectators or participants in present reality, will our “digestion”, “cognition”, “forwarding”, “dissemination” change the world in a siege of information, like the butterfly effect? In this light, there is no “truth” to the “truth”, not even a way to build it. Tactical Tech, an art team who believes that digital technology can contribute to a fairer, democratic, and sustainable society, use survey results to create practical solutions to materialise their belief. Their touring project “The Glass Room (Misinformation Edition)” is a collaborative project developed from their interactions with the public. What happens when people are increasingly dependent on social media and the internet for nearly all information? What information do people see, and what do they miss? And what can they do if they can’t be sure? These questions that are often on people’s minds are explored and practised in the project. Remember – despite the information explosion, everyone has his or her self-awareness to debate and distinguish what is trustworthy and what is not. In the grey area, “understanding” is allowed. Through the lens of individual analysis, we can then understand the operations of social media or even the media strategies of internet stakeholders and translate information into something we can hold onto. Knowing and understanding more is anyway better than “seeing” with your eyes closed. Speaking of audience participation, another exhibiting team Critical Art Ensemble departs from the concept of “triage”, a fundamental organising principle that determines who is treated and who is given up in a catastrophe. Such administration of life and death that is highly relevant to the year 2020 can also apply to environmental issues. How do people take part in the ecosystems? Inviting the public to participate, this experimental work triggers so many questions. Considering the close relations between humans and water, how can resources and facilities be assessed in a displaceable manner? Are there any other possibilities outside of our current reality?
Visit exhibition website for more infoIn the face of “truth”, what are the elements that constitute technology and humans? When people are spectators or participants in present reality, will our “digestion”, “cognition”, “forwarding”, “dissemination” change the world in a siege of information, like the butterfly effect? In this light, there is no “truth” to the “truth”, not even a way to build it. Tactical Tech, an art team who believes that digital technology can contribute to a fairer, democratic, and sustainable society, use survey results to create practical solutions to materialise their belief. Their touring project “The Glass Room (Misinformation Edition)” is a collaborative project developed from their interactions with the public. What happens when people are increasingly dependent on social media and the internet for nearly all information? What information do people see, and what do they miss? And what can they do if they can’t be sure? These questions that are often on people’s minds are explored and practised in the project. Remember – despite the information explosion, everyone has his or her self-awareness to debate and distinguish what is trustworthy and what is not. In the grey area, “understanding” is allowed. Through the lens of individual analysis, we can then understand the operations of social media or even the media strategies of internet stakeholders and translate information into something we can hold onto. Knowing and understanding more is anyway better than “seeing” with your eyes closed. Speaking of audience participation, another exhibiting team Critical Art Ensemble departs from the concept of “triage”, a fundamental organising principle that determines who is treated and who is given up in a catastrophe. Such administration of life and death that is highly relevant to the year 2020 can also apply to environmental issues. How do people take part in the ecosystems? Inviting the public to participate, this experimental work triggers so many questions. Considering the close relations between humans and water, how can resources and facilities be assessed in a displaceable manner? Are there any other possibilities outside of our current reality?
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