Jiabao Li: Art that reveals how technology frames reality

The speaker, an artist and engineer, discusses how technology mediates our perception of reality, often unnoticed. They explore the concept through perceptual machines and a helmet that alters perception of the color red, highlighting digital media's influence. The talk covers augmented reality's role in political perception, the commoditization of perception by digital media, and a conceptual web plugin to enhance awareness. The speaker emphasizes the risks and opportunities of technology in shaping reality and encourages using it to uncover biases and connect people.

What analogy does the speaker use to explain how technology frames our experiences?

• A smartphone

• A pair of shoes

• A set of headphones

• A pair of glasses

What is the purpose of the helmet created by the speaker?

• To block out digital media

• To enhance auditory perception

• To improve memory retention

• To create an artificial allergy to the color red

In the helmet's nocebo mode, what happens when the wearer sees the color red?

• The red color disappears

• The red color changes to blue

• The red color becomes less visible

• The red color expands

What is the main function of the conceptual web browser plugin introduced by the speaker?

• To increase internet speed

• To change website colors

• To highlight overlooked information

• To block all advertisements

How does the plugin affect comments in a digital media context?

• It deletes negative comments

• It makes all comments larger

• It highlights the most liked comments

• It shrinks comments with similar opinions

What potential risk does the speaker mention about using technology to reshape perception?

• It may slow down technological advancements

• It could cause physical health issues

• It might be used to control public narratives

• It could lead to increased internet costs

According to the speaker, how can technology be used positively in terms of perception?

• By promoting only popular opinions

• By isolating individuals

• By connecting people and uncovering biases

• By increasing screen time