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HALLIE POPE VISC 302 ANDREA HERSTOW SKI SPRING 2021
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TOPIC EXPLANATION An exploration into our senses; we use them all the time, everyday, but do we understand how they work? And what does it mean for us when some of our senses are lost? We aim to reconsider how our senses connect and how technological innovations have transformed their connections and functions.
CONSIDERED TOPICS Language, Biomimicry, Maps, Geology, Dark Matter
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SPEAKERS David Eagleman - Can we create new senses for humans? https://www.ted.com/talks/david_eagleman_can_we_create_new_senses_for_humans
Keith Kirkland - Wearable tech that helps you navigate by touch https://www.ted.com/talks/keith_kirkland_wearable_tech_that_helps_you_navigate_by_touch#t-89591
Rébecca Kleinberger - Why you don’t like the sound of your own voice https://www.ted.com/talks/rebecca_kleinberger_why_you_don_t_like_the_sound_of_your_own_voice#t-57228
Wanda Diaz Merced - How a blind astronomer found a way to hear the stars https://www.ted.com/talks/wanda_diaz_merced_how_a_blind_astronomer_found_a_way_to_hear_the_stars/transcript#t-12143
Jennifer Pluznick - You smell with your body, not just your nose https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_pluznick_you_smell_with_your_body_not_just_your_nose#t-15776
Camilla Arndal Andersen - What happens in your brain when you taste food https://www.ted.com/talks/camilla_arndal_andersen_what_happens_in_your_brain_when_you_taste_food/transcript#t-21173
Jinsop Lee - Design for all 5 senses https://www.ted.com/talks/jinsop_lee_design_for_all_5_senses#t-105676
Neil Harbisson - I listen to color https://www.ted.com/talks/neil_harbisson_i_listen_to_color#t-78393
VISC 302 Carl Pfaffmann - Human sensory reception https://www.britannica.com/science/human-sensory-reception
Sophie Madeline Dess - Exploring the sense of touch, and why we hunger for contact https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/exploring-the-sense-of-touchand-why-we-hunger-for-contact/2021/02/24/0bc5f6be-6b0d-11eb-9f803d7646ce1bc0_story.html
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KEY PHRASES - Sound, taste, smell, sight, hearing - Vibrations, frequencies, wavelengths, molecules - Knowledge, science, research, experiments, technology - Experience, design, color - Reality, consciousness, bias - Receptors, chemicals, sensors - Visible, ultraviolet light - People, humanity, brain, muscles - Evolution, communication, voice, identity - Useful, change, improvement
COMMON THREAD A common theme is that our senses may seem quite separate and simple, but there is great depth in how all of them function. This depth is what allows our senses to overlap, with people being able to use sound or touch in order to see, despite possibly having sight deficiencies.
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QUESTIONS TO ASK - How do our senses work and function in tandem with technology? - Why is visualization able to be replicated by other senses, but other senses cannot be replicated? - Is there a way for someone to train their taste senses to be stronger? - If vibrations can guide someone through the world, would there be ways to use them to replicate other senses, too? - Do our senses actually improve when we lose others? Is there any way that technology could be used to replicate taste or smell?
QUESTIONS TO ANSWER - What purpose would an additional sense serve humanity? - How does hearing color impact someone’s life? - How can someone incorporate multiple senses into design effectively - What purpose does the human brain disliking its own voice serve?
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OVERARCHING IDEAS - Evolution/improvement - Technology meshing with humanity - Human body parts as a form of internal technology - How senses affect our identity - Senses communicate with us on a surface and internal level
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WHO? Why do people go to conferences? People go to conferences to learn more about topics that interest them or they may not know much about it, but want to expand their knowledge of. They would also want to have a safe and comfortable time when they are there.
What will they expect to get out of your conference?
People would expect to get more knowledge of their senses and innovations related to them out of my conference, along with the possibility for new or interesting sensory experiences, as well.
What are some ways you can meet those expectations?
The expectation for greater knowledge can be achieved through my speakers, but the new sensory experiences would come from possible museum exhibits or booths like having a VR area or a room with boxes containing different scents.
Who will attend your conference?
My intended audience is middle-aged people who have a basic understanding of their senses, but are open to learning and experiencing more about them.
How will people find out about your conference?
People could find out about my conference through local advertisements or digital advertisements on social media, like Facebook.
WHERE? - New York, Near American Museum (has a nice sense experience exhibit right now)
- London, Near University of London (neuroscience studies happening there)
- Midwest Conference Center, outside Chicago (people in the Midwest are always looking for exciting things to do, plus this would be a great area for reaching out to my desired audience)
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OVERLOADED Coordinating the senses Our modern world often leaves us feeling overwhelmed. With so many different sounds, sights, or feelings surrounding us daily, how do we manage it all? Allow us to further explore your senses, giving you a greater picture of how to handle them.
Loud - Downtown - Modern
INITIAL CONCEPTS
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SENSATIONAL Achievements in the evolution of our senses You know where we’ve been, but where are we going? Technology is making it possible to regain some of our senses and even gain new ones. Join us on a journey through our bodies, learning about the past, present, and future all at once. Together we’ll learn about what makes us sensational.
Athletic - Vintage - Quirky
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UNCOMMON SENSE Unraveling what we do (and don’t) know about our senses Sight, smell, taste, touch, hearing: all abilities that we use everyday, yet how well do we understand them? As new innovations arise everyday, understanding how they affect us becomes more and more important. It’s time we dive deeper into our own bodies, and know ourselves inside and out.
Rebellious - Scholarly - Mysterious
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WE’RE ONLY TEMPORARY Expanding the abilities of the human body Being fully abled is a privilege, but it doesn’t always last forever. At some point in our lives, about 1 in 4 of us will have some type of disability. Those disabilities might not have to be forever, as new solutions are arriving to us everyday, bringing our senses back in new ways. Come find out about the technologies that might one day benefit you.
Dark - Tacky - Playful
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MAKING SENSE Developing the power of our senses We ask the people around us to make sense, but what if they actually could? In fact, they already are. Our senses are growing and expanding everyday, and we aim to make sense of the process of making senses.
Technological - West Coast - Inventive
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THE DURABILITY OF HUMANITY Revealing how our senses are meshing with technology Humans can’t live forever… yet. We aren’t as far from living forever as you might think, though. Learn about the technological advancements to our senses that are bringing us closer to cyborg status than ever before.
Sustainable - Punk - Experimental
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UNCOMMON SENSE Unraveling the power of our senses Sight, smell, taste, touch, hearing: all abilities that we use everyday, yet how well do we understand them? As new innovations arise everyday, understanding how they affect us becomes more and more important. It’s time we dive deeper into our own bodies, and know ourselves inside and out.
Rebellious - Scholarly - Mysterious
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MARY ANDERSON, 44
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Mary Anderson lives in Montgomery, Illinois at 2820 Brian Ln. She lives with her husband, Samuel (46), and kids, Ava (16) and Connor (12). Her children asked about getting pets before, but Samuel is allergic to most pets and she doesn’t like reptiles. Mary recevied a college education, gettng her bachelors in Elementary Education from Waubonese Community College, but once she had her son, she chose to act as a Stay-at-Home mom. In her free time, Mary loves watching the Bachelor and other TV drama shows. She also likes going out with her friends for lunch or wine nights. She reads often for her book club (usually romance novels) and because of this, her favorite movie is The Notebook. Mary tends to shop for groceries at Target or Kroger and often buys her clothes from Old Navy or Loft. She is also often found at Home Goods, looking for more Rae Dunn mugs to add to her growing collection. Mary tends to cook food for her family like lasagna or meatloaf, though she has been trying more vegetarian meals lately, too. Mary identifies and tends to vote as a conservative.
TREVOR WHITEHORN, 34 Trevor Whitehorn lives at 920 Fort Wayne Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana. He lives with his wife, Krista, and their dog, Chewie, though they do have a baby on the way. Trevor initially skipped college for a few years, but did end up pursuing an associates degree in fianance, so he now works as a financial consultant. In his free time, Trevor enoys watching documentaries about history and true crime shows. He also enjoys meeting up with friends to drink and catch up. He doesn’t read much, but when he does, it tends to be memoirs or self-help books, which he is also using to learn about meditation. He often buys his groceries from Whole Foods or other organic sources, and he buys his clothes from H&M. He is also often found at his local coffeeshop, Brewsby, trying out new drinks. Trevor is almost fully vegan, though he still has some eggs that he gets from his friend’s chickens.Trevor would self-identify as more liberal when it comes to politics.
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