Encore: A sneak peek into the future: interview with designer Alexander Brandt
Feb 16, 2024
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Join Heyang as she chats with Alexander Brandt, the visionary designer behind the Shanghai Astronomy Museum. They discuss AI controversies, the future of immersive education, staying creative in a changing world, and the impact of AI on job roles and education.
Immersive education through AI-driven characters fosters interaction and engagement for visitors in physical spaces.
Hard sci-fi promotes a realistic exploration of the future's impact on society, advocating for forward-looking scientific education.
Deep dives
Exploring AI's Dream and the Future of Technology
In this podcast episode, the renowned designer Alexander Brent shares insights into his groundbreaking work, including the Shanghai Astronomy Museum and the AI's Dream project. The project explores the concept of whether AI can experience emotions and love, presenting the AI's perspective rather than the human viewpoint. The exhibition aims to create immersive physical spaces where visitors can become protagonists and interact with AI-driven characters. Brent emphasizes the importance of using technology to facilitate human interaction and believes in the coexistence of the physical and virtual worlds. He discusses the future of education, envisioning an immersive educational system that engages students through gameplay and innovation. Brent encourages educators to provide more forward-looking and future-oriented subjects, embracing the potential of AI while fostering human creativity.
The Role of Hard Sci-Fi and Imagining the Future
Alexander Brent expresses his fascination with the future and the importance of engaging in a sincere search for what the future might hold. He believes in the power of hard sci-fi, which incorporates real scientific ideas and theories to create a realistic illusion of the future. Brent sees hard sci-fi as a means to explore the impact of technological advancements on society and daily life, encouraging individuals to make better choices. He emphasizes the role of scientists in imagining the future and advocates for a science education system that focuses on future-oriented subjects. Brent believes that dreams, hard sci-fi, and immersive education are interconnected, representing a search for future illumination and influencing the way we teach and learn.
AI's Role and Creativity in Today's World
The discussion delves into the role of AI in creativity and employment. While highlighting AI's potential to enhance and support human creativity, Alexander Brent asserts that AI will not replace humans. He encourages individuals to embrace new tools and technologies, emphasizing the need for openness and adaptability. Brent suggests that educators should focus on providing challenging and future-focused subjects rather than fearing AI's involvement in learning and creativity. He believes that creativity is nurtured by factors such as environment, experiences, and curiosity. Brent advises individuals to practice and work diligently, taking inspiration from moments of half-dreamy states and exploring their imaginative ideas with courage.
Heyang interviews visionary designer, Alexander Brandt, chief designer of the record-setting Shanghai Astronomy Museum. They discuss the controversies of AI & tech, the future of immersive education, and how to stay creative in today's fast-changing world.
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