Monday, September 30, 2013

Modern Fairy Tale : A-Life and Netlogo

The Ideal Scenario: 
In an attempt to increase public awareness and education, this program would track genetic mutation amidst the current homo sapien gene pool - be it the rise in zombified persons, LPV (lupin parvovirus), sanguinarians,or psychokinesis.  It would be featured in a large installation, akin to those in natural history museums, on a large screen in the middle of the exhibit.  The interactive display would allow visitors to manipulate various parameters - infection/mutation rate, population size, behavioural patterns, and so on - before running the simulation.
The exhibit would also include other supporting materials such as recordings, personal interviews, anatomical studies, and the like.


Purpose:
The blending of rational research methods and the occult is a very old practice, and I would like to make my own contribution to its rich history. I've always enjoyed discovering and experiencing new things, and I would like the exhibition to inspire others to hold onto their childlike fascination with the curious.  For the non-believers: The purpose of this A-Life simulation is first and foremost a social commentary, and perhaps satire.

Inspiration for this project

 Other topics:
Chinese ghost towns
Parapsychology
Psyhokinesis

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