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Robopathology

VR-All-Art

Tristan Hanks

213.4 x 213.4 cm

Not For Sale

Robopathology was a term coined in 1972 by the psychologist Lewis Yablonsky. It is a disease caused by the systemization of human activities, a motivator of school shooters, money-hungry bureaucrats, egregious board members, and unethical drone strikes. It is time to address that robotic ways of thinking have become the dominant way of seeing in contemporary society. From the McDonald's worker to the Apple Programmer, our lives have become infected by robotic routines and systems. Since the beginning of online dating, users have been compartmentalized to a series of hobbies, careers, and mundane lifestyle choices. When we only see our loved ones as data points can we truly know what intimacy is? This social issue project brings attention to how online dating platforms affect all our lives, and calls people to build stronger intimate connections.

Exhibitions with this piece

The 2021 Visual Communication Senior Class at Arizona State University

Unmute

Joining the conversation on world matters, virtually.

The ASU Visual Communication Design Class of 2021 is thrilled to launch the first ever virtual senior exhibition, Unmute. This project is a culmination of months of work, forty-four passionate designers, two supportive professors, and a dedication to learn more about the world around us - all while collaborating and designing entirely online. Join us virtually, as we’ve partnered with VR-All-Art to create an immersive, interactive exhibition experience. Use the arrows on your keyboard to explore the virtual space, walking through each student’s unique exhibit. Click on highlighted items on each panel to dive deeper into the conversation.

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