As I grew up, I always felt I was not enough. I wish I were someone else, someone better. I wish I could have better memories; I wish I never felt socially awkward; I wish I would never let anyone down…
When I am tired of all the anxiety, insecurity and vulnerability, I did an experiment. I made a series of wearable devices programmed to optimize my emotion, empathy, and social interactions. Then I gave my agency to them, letting them direct my social interactions and emotional response. I turned myself into a cyborg.
When I am tired of all the anxiety, insecurity and vulnerability, I did an experiment. I made a series of wearable devices programmed to optimize my emotion, empathy, and social interactions. Then I gave my agency to them, letting them direct my social interactions and emotional response. I turned myself into a cyborg.
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Today I Will be a Better Human
Performance, AI-driven Wearbales
2019
Today I Will be a Better Human is a performance and a series of wearable installations that transform the artist into a “better” human with algorithmically optimized emotion, empathy, and social interaction. It is an attempt to understand what it means to be human in the age of automation, with a language of absurdity and vulnerability.
I. I Will Never Forget Your Name
"I Will Never Forget Your Name" is a social assistance that optimizes my memory and helps me remember everyone’s Name in a social situation.
II. I Will Always Understand You
“I Will Always Understand You" optimizes my emotional intelligence and helps me to cry when I am expected to show sadness.
III. Let Me Hug You
"Let Me Hug You" comforts me and optimizes my negative emotions.
Performance @ Pinapple Reality
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Photo documentation of the artist performing at the Waiting Room where she took on identity of an optimized human and interact with visitors with the aids of her AI-driven wearables.
Wearble Design System
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You can learn more about the project from my presentation here