Listen "Remixing Reality: The Ethics of Creative Theft"
Episode Synopsis
Episode HighlightsIn this episode of The Intersect, hosts Chelsea and Georgia explore the fascinating world of creative borrowing and artistic influence through the lens of technology. From Leonardo da Vinci's 500-year-old helicopter designs coming to life in modern 3D animations to contemporary artists reclaiming historical narratives, this episode examines where inspiration ends and appropriation begins.00:00:21 The Ethics of Creative Theft00:01:07 Art and Engineering of Spider Webs00:03:32 Influence of Video Games on Cinema00:05:51 Nuanced Perspectives on Art and Tech00:06:58 Soundscapes of Urban Environments00:10:50 The Comfort of Haptic Technology00:12:42 Reclaiming Women’s Narratives in Art00:15:31 Nature's Dual-Purpose Designs00:15:49 Virtual Reality and Artistic IntentTopics DiscussedLeonardo's Lost Inventions: Discover how da Vinci's aerial screw, robotic knights, and 80-foot crossbow designs are being brought to life through modern animation, revealing the genius of Renaissance engineeringGaming's Cinematic Legacy: How video games from Tron to WarGames established the visual language we still use in movies today, for better and worseThe Sound of Silence: Montreal sound artist Nicola Di Croce creates alternative urban soundscapes by removing car noise, revealing the hidden layers of city lifeMeta's Rating Controversy: The tech giant's attempt to borrow the PG-13 rating system for teen accounts and why it backfiredTouch Technology: TruTru's haptic companion device promises comfort through simulated textures, but at what cost to authentic experience?Reclaiming Art History: Artist Grace Weston uses dolls and miniatures to flip sexist narratives in classical art, giving women back their agencySpider Web Engineering: New research reveals that decorative patterns in spider webs are actually sophisticated vibration-tuning devicesVirtual Michelangelo: Florence's new VR experience uses AI to recreate the master's voice, guiding visitors through the creation of DavidKey TakeawaysThe episode reveals how the line between inspiration and appropriation is constantly being negotiated across art and technology. Whether it's Meta borrowing established rating systems or artists reimagining historical works, the conversation highlights the importance of understanding both the creative and ethical dimensions of borrowing in our interconnected world.About The IntersectThe Intersect explores the dynamic relationship between art and technology through weekly analysis, case studies, and practitioner perspectives. The podcast and newsletter examine everything from analog fabrication to sound synthesis, providing nuanced insights without polarization.Connect With UsSubscribe to the newsletter: theintersect.artInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theintersectnewsThreads: https://www.threads.com/@jberkesselBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/polymash.bsky.socialSubstack: https://theintersectofartandtech.substack.com/Facebook:
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