An exploration into how we construct historical understanding in a world saturated with algorithmically generated narratives. The project is meant for those new to personalised news feeds. This series of intricately crafted objects presents fragmented, contradictory accounts of a single, pivotal event. Drawing upon legal document aesthetics and surrealist juxtaposition, the artifacts destabilize viewers’ perceptions of the future, prompting critical reflection on the authorship and authority of information in a rapidly fragmenting world.
The world exists in a state of uneasy tension. Technological advancements, offer a promise of unprecedented connection, however, society is increasingly fragmented. Personalized, AI-generated narratives cater to individual biases. Trust in shared reality erodes, as differing communities inhabit their own curated informational bubbles. This has lead to echo chambers. Meanwhile the ecosystem continues to collapse. Honduras, with its rich blend of cultural histories, serves as a microcosm of this global phenomenon.
This project critiques our increasing reliance on personalized information. The viewer should consider how filtered realities contribute to societal division. What responsibilities do platforms have? Be concerned about curated content. Question where and how you receive your information, and explore alternative perspectives.
Inspired by fine art and Surrealism, Castillo draws deeply from their Honduran heritage, where folklore intertwines colonial and indigenous narratives. These cultural influences surface in the project with 'Counter-Narratives', which are objects that challenge the AI-curated information environment and explore how AI generated stories can contribute to ecosystem collapse. Combining sociological theory with materials science, Castillo meticulously crafts each artifact, embedding conflicting details – a process mirroring the fractured realities of contemporary information consumption to disrupt the viewers' historical perception.
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2024: AI-powered personalized news feeds become the dominant source of information globally.
2025: Studies reveal increasing social polarization and erosion of shared factual understanding.
2026: First documented cases of 'narrative dissonance' – psychological distress caused by conflicting information realities.
2027: Rise of 'Counter-Narrative' art movement, seeking to expose and challenge algorithmic control over information.
2028: Fictionalized 'Tegucigalpa Water Riots' become a pivotal event, heavily manipulated and reinterpreted across different information ecosystems.
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