Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella Cryptids and Conspiracy in the Technocene w/ Nadim Samman
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May 17, 2023 Nadim Samman, a curator at KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin and author of 'Poetics of Encryption: Art and the Technocene', dives into the intersections of art and technology. He explores how digital media shapes our reality, discussing the alienation caused by modern communication. The conversation highlights the allure of conspiracy theories in online culture, emphasizing their capacity to foster community. Samman also addresses the complexities of navigating digital narratives and the potential for renewal through artistic expression.
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Tech Reshapes Time Experience
- Technology reshapes our experience of time and life, creating a "scrambling" of space and time.
- This altered temporality unsettles our understanding of the present moment.
Black Metaphors of Technocene
- The technocene is marked by opaque technology: black sites, black boxes, and black holes.
- These metaphors describe locked-in surveillance, inaccessible systems, and overwhelming digital complexity.
Technocene as a Period of Eclipse
- The technocene is a period of eclipse where clarity is obscured by complex communication technologies.
- This era is temporary, implying that a new phase might restore rational understanding.
