Exploring Human Expression and Modern Mythology

The speaker discusses their role as a storyteller who creates tools for others to express themselves. They highlight the We Feel Fine project, which collects and analyzes emotional data from blogs, and the Yahoo! Time Capsule, which captures global stories. The Universe project is introduced as a way to visualize modern mythology through an interactive night sky.

What is the primary focus of the speaker's storytelling approach?

• Telling personal stories

• Building tools for others to tell their stories

• Creating documentaries

• Writing novels

What does the speaker identify as a common human need?

• Self-expression

• Traveling

• Wealth accumulation

• Learning new languages

What is the main function of the 'We Feel Fine' project?

• To create music

• To analyze and visualize human emotions from blog entries

• To predict weather patterns

• To write novels

How does the 'We Feel Fine' project categorize feelings?

• By color and size of particles

• By taste and smell

• By touch and texture

• By sound and rhythm

What technique does the 'We Feel Fine' project use to gather data?

• Surveys

• Focus groups

• Active interviews

• Passive observation

What was the purpose of the Yahoo! Time Capsule project?

• To create a time travel machine

• To capture a snapshot of global human emotions in 2006

• To develop a new social media platform

• To design a new type of computer

What event marked the Yahoo! Time Capsule project?

• A festival in Paris

• A projection event in the New Mexico desert

• A concert in New York

• A conference in Tokyo

What inspired the 'Universe' project?

• The need to explore outer space

• The desire to map the ocean

• The wish to build a new city

• The idea of creating new constellations to represent modern stories

What does the 'Universe' project visualize?

• Ancient artifacts

• Future predictions

• Modern mythology through an interactive night sky

• Historical events

How can users interact with the 'Universe' project?

• By painting pictures

• By creating music

• By exploring constellations of current events and personal interests

• By writing their own stories