Week 4
Overall
This week we continue focus on our group project. We came up with UNN News Station as main body for final output. We also made a short melodrama to explain our thought for future news. Our melodrama planed to be shown by VR with special exhibition structure which is totally different from traditional news for both overall logic and content. In order to show our prototype on laboratory, our group also made a simulation-news poster inspired by BBC as supporting pieces for our 3-D model. Overall, this week is full and busy because we made most outputs for final presentation in this week while it was the real period I personally get feeling for group work indeed.
Laboratory
On the one hand, as the most focused part for this week, the Laboratory is helpful for our group. Based on 3D-model video and news poster, we asked audiences to think what is happen from our outputs, which at current stage was still unclear and hidden on purpose. Through the comments session, we gained plenty of suggestions, answers and questions for deepen our research and thought for future news industry. Therefore, the Lab is a great assistance for our group presentation to be complete and critical.
On the other hand, other group’s project were also impressive and they give us practical hints among direction, content and exhibiting method. A good example of this is the work from Lychee, their work mostly rely on fashion and aesthetic. They aimed to build a technology stage for fashion shows in the future after the sea level rises and the islands disappear. Their work is good at exhibiting method :whatever is video or poster, all looked striking. Admittedly, there were lots of good inspiration from all different groups, through their work and tutor summary guidance, we learned a lot.
Book Reflection
Empathy Machine
With the guidance from Mr.Lee from Laboratory session, I read the article called The Empathy Machine. The Empathy Machine is a cutting-edge technology that allows individuals to experience the lives of others in an immersive and intimate way. In a recent study conducted in China, the technology was used to explore how virtual reality affects human rights attitudes. The study found that participants who experienced a virtual reality simulation of a human rights abuse situation were more likely to express concern and support for human rights causes.
This study provides exciting evidence of the potential of Empathy Machine to foster greater empathy and understanding towards social issues. By allowing individuals to experience situations that they may not encounter in their everyday lives, the technology has the potential to broaden perspectives and promote positive social change. However, further research is needed to fully understand the impact of Empathy Machine on attitudes and behaviors towards human rights issues.
Overall, the Empathy Machine represents a promising development in the field of virtual reality, and its potential applications in education, advocacy, and other areas are worth exploring further. By promoting greater empathy and understanding, the technology has the potential to contribute to a more connected and compassionate world.