Post Human Angels: Compassionate Relationships with Inanimate ObjectsMain MenuAbstract for Multimedia InstallationLoneliness is an EpidemicRobot CompanionsAI TherapyAI Conversational PartnersAI Virtual Girlfriend AppsIllusion of LifeUser ExperiencePosthuman Community IntegrationPhones as a companion or extension of selfCommemoration of Loss RitualsShinto Religion and KamiMemorial Shrines Across CulturesStages of GriefPop Culture ReferencesDesign Inspiration and IdeationMultiMedia Installation Process LogReferencesChandler Zausner79f10117cb41ef0830ff5272f11a5217adfc8b28
1media/ROBOT-AND-FRANK.jpg2020-04-12T12:51:27-07:00Pop Culture References15image_header2020-05-01T07:00:59-07:00 Robot and Frank (2012) A former jewel thief with dementia, Frank, receives a gift from his son, a robot programmed to take care of his every need. Initially reluctant to accept the robot, Frank soon finds that it may have its uses.
Her (2013) A sensitive and soulful man becomes fascinated with a new operating system which reportedly develops into an intuitive and unique entity in its own right.
Ex Machina (2014) A internet programmer learns that he has been chosen to be the human component in a Turing test to determine the capabilities and consciousness of Ava, a beautiful robot.
Robotiquette - An Imitation of Life (2018) Humanity is not exclusively defined by physicality, but can be demonstrated by acts of compassion and sacrifice for a higher purpose. Sequences include ideals of the creator, electronic birth or resurrection, childlike confusion, rejection by humans, growing understanding with setbacks, resolution in transformation or death. Link below. https://archive.org/details/RobotiquetteCZausnerIML340Remix2Final