| 2022 | Seeyam Quine |
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“In a world where every word and action is harvested for data and privatized for profit, people around the world often fight back in similar ways: being more creative than the algorithm. Yet such resistance is usually under-recognized because of its grassroots nature. In light of increasing automated surveillance and control everywhere, based on true stories of rebellion, I want to use Kristine Is Not Well to celebrate humanity’s resilience and creativity in fighting back against algorithmic oppression.”
Seeyam Quine, Author of “Kristine Is Not Well”
Memes vs. Algorithm inspired by real rebellion stories.
Kristine is Not Well is a 20-minute animated VR social media simulation that highlights the resistance of online activists against algorithmic surveillance and censorship.
The VR experience showcases the creative use of homophones, emojis, and memes in spatial and interactive metaphors in VR. The story invites the audience to join Owlet, a good-vibes-only social platform that blends elements of TikTok and VRChat, where content creators offer lighthearted experiences like French lessons between reindeer and VR workouts led by a muscular dog. However, when the popular influencer @KristineMusic suddenly gets removed from the platform, the VR experience transforms into a battle between creativity and AI detection as the audience tries to uncover what happened to Kristine and bypass the censorship.
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