Computers As Theatre (WIP)
This version is ‘Marks version’ entirely original — the 2nd version, was ran through AI.
Dear Reader… I need your help in the comments!
(WIP Idea Draft 1–12/3/24 — Adelaide, Australia )
Brenda Laurel’s Computers as Theatre revolutionized the field of human-computer interaction, offering ideas that inspired generations of interface and interaction designers-and continue to inspire them. Laurel’s insight was that effective interface design, like effective drama, must engage the user directly in an experience involving both thought and emotion. Her practical conclusion was that a user’s enjoyment must be a paramount design consideration, and this demands a deep awareness of dramatic theory and technique, both ancient and modern — this proposition covers the text to screen computing generation…
I propose that in the age of AI, we must learn to
- Become more human — re-discover the art of conversation, debate, discourse and in person networks and human relationships — a pandemic, and our over relicense on technology to interface our communication, has un-plugged us from nature and the human condition…. Just look around you in a restaurant….
- AI is all about prompt craft — the art of conversation, of communication, with a machine — therefore to become an expert, see point 1)
- Do we interact with computers via our inner monologues and tap tap away on a keyboard, whilst reading back the inner monologue in type form on a screen, or with spatial computing, the metaverse — do we actively engage in a physical computing relationship, do we communicate by being in a computers theatrical staging space or the computer in our space…..? what does this physical relationship look, feel and sound like…. how do we move to communicate here?
- At what point will we talk to AI via an Alexa type device and this spurts out what we require — this will be the co-worker assistant of the future? or will the CEO of the future just talk to bots all day in the computers interaction space?
Therefore I propose
A Social AI Club, which is a counter part to our Future Artists Immersive Arts Labs, under the unifying banner ‘We Are Future Artists’…. This space, is a social space of facilitated networking, which pops up, on the nodes in physical locations, where the metaverse touches the real world, its here the need is greatest.
That’s all I have for now… Comments welcome….
AI Version
Dear Reader,
I’m excited to bounce off some ideas with you, sparked by Brenda Laurel’s game-changing book, “Computers as Theatre.” Laurel’s notion of making computer interfaces more engaging, like a captivating play, has truly shaped how we design digital experiences today.
But let’s be real for a moment. In today’s tech-dominated world, we seem to have lost touch with the art of genuine conversation and face-to-face connection, especially with the pandemic amplifying our reliance on screens. Ever noticed how everyone’s heads are buried in their phones at restaurants?
AI is all about making computers talk to us in a way that feels human. So, if we want to master conversing with computers, shouldn’t we start by honing our communication skills with each other?
Think about how we interact with computers — from typing on keyboards to diving into virtual realms. Will chatting with Alexa all day become the norm? Or are we headed towards a future where bots replace real-life interactions?
Here’s my pitch: let’s create a Social AI Club, a space akin to those trendy art labs for immersive experiences, where we can gather to decode the mysteries of AI-driven conversations. Imagine meeting up in places where the digital and physical worlds intersect, discussing what it means to navigate this new digital landscape together.
That’s my two cents. What do you think? Any ideas to add?
Cheers,
