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Priya Mu PhD Student in the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, Information Technology and Society Program in Asia Program (ITASIA)
Interactive fiction
Step into a world where time intertwines with imagination. "The Touch" invites you to embark on an interactive speculative fiction experience. In the not-so-distant future, along with your own AI companion, you'll explore relics from the late 20th century. As you engage with these nostalgic fragments, you'll unravel a narrative that delves into the heart of human connection to creation. In a time marked by unprecedented technological strides, this immersive journey encourages you to reflect upon the intricate relationship between humans, technology, and the essence of craftsmanship.
Inspired by Karl Marx’s Theory of Alienation (Alienation from Species-Being), "The Touch" sheds light on the paradox of advancement: how while technology enables us to transcend boundaries, it can also lead us to detach from the very essence of tactile creation. The narrative threads within the fiction piece offer a rendition of a potential path of our ever-growing reliance on technology.
Meet the Artist: Priya Mu
Meet the Artist: Priya Mu
Priya is a doctoral student at the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, University of Tokyo. Trained as an architect, she is interested in exploring aspects of architecture from a social science and information studies perspective. She is currently researching how technology influences cognition and the process of spatial thinking among architects. In the past, she has worked on design-building human-centric pavilions and on exploring the human-environment relationship through projects that studied the lived experiences of migrant women in public places, choice behavior of cyclists, homelessness, ethnic enclaves, etc.
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