
Arts Management and Technology Laboratory Building Embodied Experience in the Arts and Design with Stephen Neely
Mar 21, 2025
Dr. Stephen Neely, an associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University, specializes in Dalcroze Eurhythmics and explores the profound connection between music and embodied experiences. He discusses how modern interaction design needs to pivot towards a user-centric approach, fostering authentic engagement rather than superficial ones. The conversation also features intriguing topics like the authenticity of AI in art, the emotional landscape of everyday interactions, and the importance of integrating feelings with rational thoughts for a deeper understanding of experiences.
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Eurythmics: Feeling Music
- Eurythmics is a 120-year-old practice emphasizing the feeling aspect of music.
- It prioritizes bodily engagement in both performers and the audience.
Embodied vs. Disembodied Experience
- Embodied experience requires active participation and integration with one's being.
- Disembodied experience lacks this connection, remaining external.
Swiping vs. Eye Contact
- Stephen Neely contrasts the limited interaction of dating apps with the weight of real-life encounters.
- He highlights how a simple eye contact carries more significance than a swipe.
