During a performance, what are the mechanisms in play that shift my viewpoint of the improvisation machine between viewing it as a separate entity (i.e. chamber music partner) to viewing it as an extension of my body/mind/mindbody (in reference to Hayles and…
In a time where virtual meetings and remote learning become an accepted normal, and where one develops a heightened sensitivity to what it means to have a human presence, this interactive installation plays with the notions of external embodiment, extended mind…
From this point, the aspects of agency, extended mind, and external embodiment outlined below attempt to blur the boundaries between human/machine and are valuable perspectives in helping to move away from the dichotomy, though it is still a challenge.…
The Extended Mind. The Extended Mind, 58(1), 1–392. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8284.00096. Collins, N. (2006). Towards autonomous agents for live computer music : Realtime machine listening and interactive music systems.…
"While improvising, the body has its own non-rational intelligence other than and apart from cognition or mind superintending all features of its expression." -Patricia L.…
The improvisation machine's identity plays between being an extension of the human performer's (mind)body, while at other times functioning as an externalized chamber music partner.…
The Extended Mind. The Extended Mind, 58(1), 1–392. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8284.00096. Dudas, R. (2010). “Comprovisation”: The various facets of composed improvisation within interactive performance systems.…
The Extended Mind. The Extended Mind, 58(1), 1–392. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8284.00096. Dudas, R. (2010). “Comprovisation”: The various facets of composed improvisation within interactive performance systems.…
> Reflection on machine agency, extended mind vs. separate improvisation entity, instrument vs. improvisation. partner, and impacts on my performance practice (primarily through the lens of sonic behavior and interaction. design). >. black box fading. : chua.ch…
In a time where virtual meetings and remote learning become an accepted normal, and where one develops a heightened sensitivity to what it means to have a human presence, this interactive installation plays with the notions of external embodiment, extended mind…