Objectoception
Objectoception: a neologism describing self-perception in space through the lens of objects. This project explores experimental design using phenomenology (human experience of the world) and object-oriented ontology (where humans and objects hold equal status).
DISCIPLINES
Experimental Design
Philosophy
Collaborators
Pierre Azalbert, Benton Ching, Ege Savas and Rao Yin
Year
2018
Our most advanced experiment aims to test whether by removing direct vision, but with physical feedback, participants can experience a dissociative effect while performing a functional task. The participant wears a headset showing three different third person perspectives of themselves in a defined space, and is asked to collect parts necessary to assemble a fake lamp. Each time a part is placed correctly with the right orientation, a spotlight turns on.
In a world where technological processes are increasingly automated, humans are frustrated and anxious about losing control. But what if it was about giving up our insatiable desire for control and moving towards a dialogue with objects?
