Second Organ
This thesis examines this increasing technological alienation, focusing on how human autonomy is being gradually eroded by AI, particularly under the influence of a profit-driven system. Instead of presenting it as a speculative critique, I imagine the Second Organ as a monumental step in human evolution, presenting it in a retrospective lecture format from the year 2064. By doing so, the project highlights the allure and eventual downfall of such a technological integration, prompting critical reflections on human autonomy and our relationship with AI.
Role Design, CAD, Visualization
Project Duration Sept 2024 - Dec 2024
Critical Design
About the Project
This project isn't about creating another industrial product to solve a problem. Instead, it's about posing questions and thinking collectively as humanity, rather than just as individual. It encourages us to contemplate the future, to question the role of designers, and to carve out a tunnel for the progress of mankind.
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Conclusion
Throughout the development of my project, I've been profoundly impacted by the complex interplay between technology and humanity, especially the encroaching presence of 'Big Brother' in the intelligent era.
As a millennial designer, I've felt the void and loss of autonomy brought about by social media, the internet, and big data, a feeling that has intensified with generative AI like ChatGPT. My approach as a designer, fueled by my passion for philosophy and critical thinking, rejects superficial solutions and instead aims to deeply understand and critique societal changes.
Traditional user-centered design, while successful commercially, often overlooks the deeper social and ethical issues, missing opportunities to create genuinely impactful solutions.
My project seeks to inspire critical reflection on our relationship with technology, urging a reevaluation of convenience and the boundaries of technology. It emphasizes the need for critical thinking in design, aiming to ensure that technology serves humanity without compromising our autonomy or well-being.
This thesis serves as a call to rethink how we interact with technology, advocating for designs that prioritize human dignity and societal progress.
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