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In this workshop, the three organisations explore media and media technologies as an ecosystem, deeply networked. At an isolated location in the Champagne region, participants will gather for a week of workshops, reflection and practical sessions around the themes of networks, collaborative projects and Tech-Nouveau. The workshop will take an 'Open Space' approach, and all participants will be expected to take an active role in shaping their activities. | In this workshop, the three organisations explore media and media technologies as an ecosystem, deeply networked. At an isolated location in the Champagne region, participants will gather for a week of workshops, reflection and practical sessions around the themes of networks, collaborative projects and Tech-Nouveau. The workshop will take an 'Open Space' approach, and all participants will be expected to take an active role in shaping their activities. | ||
- | OKNO will bring it's wireless routers to craft a local wireless network extended to serve as an artistic medium. FoAM will undertake hands-on experiments with simulated biological systems, experiments which will be extended along with ad-hoc discussions regarding complexity, whole-systems, | + | OKNO will bring it's wireless routers to craft a local wireless network extended to serve as an artistic medium. FoAM will undertake hands-on experiments with simulated biological systems, experiments which will be extended along with ad-hoc discussions regarding complexity, whole-systems, |
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+ | === Retreat === | ||
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+ | Media ecologies is a retreat organised by three organisations: | ||
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+ | The workshop designed as a master class where everyone is considered both an expert and a participant. There are no designated workshop ' | ||
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+ | === Workshop question and sub-topics === | ||
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+ | The overall question for the workshop as a whole is: | ||
+ | ** "How do we develop an imaginary of technology, in which biological, cultural, mechanical or electronic systems interact?" | ||
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+ | Following from this question, FoAM will focus on ** "what and how we can learn from nature to design more resilient and responsive cultural, poetic and technological systems?" | ||
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+ | === Structure === | ||
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+ | The workshop will take place from the 21st to the 25th of April, from 10 - 6pm. The evenings are left open for socialising and informal presentations. The workshop will be facilitated as an 'open space' (http:// | ||
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+ | === How to prepare === | ||
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+ | We would like everyone to think about the workshop questions and different ways in which we could try to answer them as a group. What is it that you can contribute to these issues? Is there anything that you feel particularly stongly about? Is there something that needs urgent attention? Or somethings that requires a slow, but fundamental change? Think about what you want to address, but also how it could be addressed. How would you engage others - should you talk, walk, make, play, or...? | ||
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+ | If you are not familiar with the Open Space methodology, | ||
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+ | _NOTE_: If you are planning to organise a session that requires particular materials and/or equipment, please let us know by Thursday 17th of April at the latest. | ||
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+ | === What to bring === | ||
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+ | - towel & miscellaneous toiletries (bed covers and sheets are provided) | ||
+ | - any special food and/or drinks that you'd like to share with others | ||
+ | - texts, movies, images, or music related to the topics of the workshop | ||
+ | - materials related to your work in/near the field of 'media ecologies' | ||
+ | - if you need it, medication for hay-fever and/or other allergies, as we will be in a rural environment. | ||
+ | - sunscreen (which we'll hopefully need!) | ||
+ | - comfortable, | ||
+ | - yourself, your inspirations, | ||
+ | - & anything else you think would be appropriate... | ||
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+ | ==== Related ==== | ||
+ | [[biomimicry]], | ||
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+ | === Movies === | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * TED - Themes Inspired by Nature >> http:// | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * more can be found on the [[biomimicry]] page | ||
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+ | === FoAM's publications=== | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * [[groworld_hpi]] | ||
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+ | === from Angelo=== | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * [[long now]] >> http:// | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * http:// |