Farming the Uncanny Valley
The uncanny as a crossroads between fear and curiosity, can booster and cultivate curiosity. This was the starting point to develop a methodology to facilitate dialogue on complex topics such as the bioeconomy, thereby finding a constructive way to deal with transformative challenges.
Commissioner:
Self initiated project
Funded by: BMBF
Place:
Berlin
Years:
2018-2021
Collaborators:
Fraunhofer UMSICHT, YOUSE GmbH, STATE GmbH
Tasks:
Project direction, art direction, conception, process design, moderation, exhibition design
Topics:
Bioeconomy, Science communication, Participation,
Futures, Social transformation
Project website: www.farming-the-uncanny-valley.net
Project Trailer, Video: Chris Miera