The Bio-Actuation Interactive Interface
by Chiara Blissett
Category: Humanities
Abstract – In cities, masses of individuals cooperate to travel within pre-established ranges of motion; the vessel, or city, is unresponsive to each existence. Individuals muted by the city's bustle inevitably seek a sense of presence, an amplification to rejoice in their uniqueness. Permanently fixed frameworks and outlined trajectories construct urban environments, through apparent, unambiguous forms and stationary walls. All physical barriers are obstacles that create predefined, stationary routes that humans are forced to adapt to, muffling the ability for humans to be present and perceive the world through the full scope of their senses.
Curated to break down barriers among everyday objects and biology, the Bio-Actuation Interactive Interface allows humans to 'communicate' with bacteria and watch the space around them morph. The bacteria showcased are genetically engineered to secrete color, the output of a chemical reaction. The interface enhances the user's state of mind as the color that the bacteria secretes is programmed for specific times of the day, evoking certain feelings, responses, and emotions, formulating a positive image for biotechnology.
How can humans delineate the space around them? How does this affect the mental health of large populations?
Curated to break down barriers among everyday objects and biology, the Bio-Actuation Interactive Interface allows humans to 'communicate' with bacteria and watch the space around them morph. The bacteria showcased are genetically engineered to secrete color, the output of a chemical reaction. The interface enhances the user's state of mind as the color that the bacteria secretes is programmed for specific times of the day, evoking certain feelings, responses, and emotions, formulating a positive image for biotechnology.
How can humans delineate the space around them? How does this affect the mental health of large populations?