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The videos in this podcast are generated at our annual conference The Conference and lectures we arrange throughout the year. http://www.mediaevolution.se media, music, games, publishing, future, social, tv, film, 334841 episodic no https://videos.theconference.se/files/rv0.0/sitelogo.gif https://videos.theconference.se http://videos.theconference.se/giulia-testa-rewilding <p><span><p>“Do we want species to exist only at the bare minimum, just above the threshold of being considered endangered, or do we want a thriving nature?”</p><br><p>Giulia Testa’s (she/her) talk dives deep into the concept of shifting baseline syndrome—a gradual change in accepted norms that has led us to unknowingly accept the decline of wildlife populations as "normal." She challenges us to recognize how our reference points shape our understanding of the natural world and influence our conservation ambitions.</p><br><p>Gulia advocates for a progressive approach to conservation: rewilding. By bringing back wildlife and restoring ecosystems to a state where they can take care of themselves, she argues that we can create a more balanced and sustainable environment. This includes acknowledging the crucial role of scavengers in keeping ecosystems clean, as well as the unique impact predators have on biotic systems—an influence we can't replicate through human management. Her talk is a powerful reminder that in order to truly conserve nature, we must learn to let go of control and allow the natural world the space to recover and flourish on its own terms.</p><div><span><br></span></div></span></p><p><a href="http://videos.theconference.se/giulia-testa-rewilding"><img src="http://videos.theconference.se/64968560/104016774/85f0e1c0f392fe0a85956af557102581/standard/download-11-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://videos.theconference.se/photo/104016774 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:26:04 GMT Giulia Testa – Rewilding “Do we want species to exist only at the bare minimum, just above the threshold of being considered endangered, or do we want a thriving nature?”Giulia Testa’s (she/her) talk dives deep into the concept of shifting baseline syndrome—a gradual change in accepted norms that has led us to unknowingly accept the decline of wildlife populations as "normal." She challenges us to recognize how our reference points shape our understanding of the natural world and influence our conservation ambitions.Gulia advocates for a progressive approach to conservation: rewilding. By bringing back wildlife and restoring ecosystems to a state where they can take care of themselves, she argues that we can create a more balanced and sustainable environment. This includes acknowledging the crucial role of scavengers in keeping ecosystems clean, as well as the unique impact predators have on biotic systems—an influence we can't replicate through human management. Her talk is a powerful reminder that in order to truly conserve nature, we must learn to let go of control and allow the natural world the space to recover and flourish on its own terms. “Do we want species to exist only at the bare minimum, just above the threshold of being considered endangered, or do we want a thriving nature?”Giulia Testa’s (she/her) talk dives deep into the concept of shifting baseline syndrome—a gradual... Video Archive – The Conference by Media Evolution 15:52 <p><span><p>“Do we want species to exist only at the bare minimum, just above the threshold of being considered endangered, or do we want a thriving nature?”</p><br><p>Giulia Testa’s (she/her) talk dives deep into the concept of shifting baseline syndrome—a gradual change in accepted norms that has led us to unknowingly accept the decline of wildlife populations as "normal." She challenges us to recognize how our reference points shape our understanding of the natural world and influence our conservation ambitions.</p><br><p>Gulia advocates for a progressive approach to conservation: rewilding. By bringing back wildlife and restoring ecosystems to a state where they can take care of themselves, she argues that we can create a more balanced and sustainable environment. This includes acknowledging the crucial role of scavengers in keeping ecosystems clean, as well as the unique impact predators have on biotic systems—an influence we can't replicate through human management. Her talk is a powerful reminder that in order to truly conserve nature, we must learn to let go of control and allow the natural world the space to recover and flourish on its own terms.</p><div><span><br></span></div></span></p><p><a href="http://videos.theconference.se/giulia-testa-rewilding"><img src="http://videos.theconference.se/64968560/104016774/85f0e1c0f392fe0a85956af557102581/standard/download-11-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> 2024 Rewilding Us http://videos.theconference.se/michael-kibedi-human-decentered <p><span><p>“We should look inwards and consider who gets to be called a designer and think of the cultural exclusion that’s happening there.”</p><br><p>In this insightful talk, Michael Kibedi (he/him) challenges us to rethink our impact on the earth, ourselves, and our future. He explores how a human-centered economy and isolating technology contribute to environmental harm and social disconnect. Kibedi encourages us to reflect on who is recognized as a designer and the cultural exclusions shaping these recognitions. By examining the origins of our design ideals, he calls for a broader, more inclusive view of creativity and personhood.</p><p>Looking ahead, Kibedi urges us to imagine diverse, equitable futures, questioning narrow, Western-centric technological perspectives. He emphasizes the need for reparative work and engagement with varied knowledge traditions to avoid repeating the erasure of marginalized communities.</p><p>Through his talk, Michael inspires a more inclusive and harmonious approach to design and technology. By rewilding our perspectives, we can strive towards inclusive futures that honor multiple ways of knowing and being. </p><div><span><br></span></div></span></p><p><a href="http://videos.theconference.se/michael-kibedi-human-decentered"><img src="http://videos.theconference.se/64968580/104016814/63ee205c6709748fd33a9e6e94a874fa/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://videos.theconference.se/photo/104016814 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:26:04 GMT Michael Kibedi – Human Decentered Design “We should look inwards and consider who gets to be called a designer and think of the cultural exclusion that’s happening there.”In this insightful talk, Michael Kibedi (he/him) challenges us to rethink our impact on the earth, ourselves, and our future. He explores how a human-centered economy and isolating technology contribute to environmental harm and social disconnect. Kibedi encourages us to reflect on who is recognized as a designer and the cultural exclusions shaping these recognitions. By examining the origins of our design ideals, he calls for a broader, more inclusive view of creativity and personhood.Looking ahead, Kibedi urges us to imagine diverse, equitable futures, questioning narrow, Western-centric technological perspectives. He emphasizes the need for reparative work and engagement with varied knowledge traditions to avoid repeating the erasure of marginalized communities.Through his talk, Michael inspires a more inclusive and harmonious approach to design and technology. By rewilding our perspectives, we can strive towards inclusive futures that honor multiple ways of knowing and being. “We should look inwards and consider who gets to be called a designer and think of the cultural exclusion that’s happening there.”In this insightful talk, Michael Kibedi (he/him) challenges us to rethink our impact on the earth, ourselves, and our... Video Archive – The Conference by Media Evolution 14:48 <p><span><p>“We should look inwards and consider who gets to be called a designer and think of the cultural exclusion that’s happening there.”</p><br><p>In this insightful talk, Michael Kibedi (he/him) challenges us to rethink our impact on the earth, ourselves, and our future. He explores how a human-centered economy and isolating technology contribute to environmental harm and social disconnect. Kibedi encourages us to reflect on who is recognized as a designer and the cultural exclusions shaping these recognitions. By examining the origins of our design ideals, he calls for a broader, more inclusive view of creativity and personhood.</p><p>Looking ahead, Kibedi urges us to imagine diverse, equitable futures, questioning narrow, Western-centric technological perspectives. He emphasizes the need for reparative work and engagement with varied knowledge traditions to avoid repeating the erasure of marginalized communities.</p><p>Through his talk, Michael inspires a more inclusive and harmonious approach to design and technology. By rewilding our perspectives, we can strive towards inclusive futures that honor multiple ways of knowing and being. </p><div><span><br></span></div></span></p><p><a href="http://videos.theconference.se/michael-kibedi-human-decentered"><img src="http://videos.theconference.se/64968580/104016814/63ee205c6709748fd33a9e6e94a874fa/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> 2024 rewilding us http://videos.theconference.se/seowoo-nam-rewilding-through-data <p><span><p><b><i>”Climate change is hard to sense but we can try to rewild ourselves by reconnecting our senses to the planet.”</i></b></p><br><p>Data definitely feels more hard than soft and it’s not something you generally associate with nature. But in her contribution to the session ”Rewilding Us”, Seowoo Nam (she/her) shows how useful it can be for green infrastructures. Currently doing design and research for award-winning Dutch agency C°F, Seowoo employs digital simulations to find ways of sensing through data.</p><br><p>Because changes to the climate happen so slowly, they’re hard for the human mind to sense. Perhaps we should rather craft interfaces and tools to tell us meaningful narratives from data? Once you sense something you immediately know that it is really happening, Seowoo says, and you can determine actions to take. So, no, musicians aren’t the only ones who have created digital twins of themselves. Seowoo’s twin forests run as simulations to get a sense of what might happen in future scenarios.</p><div><span><br></span></div></span></p><p><a href="http://videos.theconference.se/seowoo-nam-rewilding-through-data"><img src="http://videos.theconference.se/64968561/104016816/bb295e34878967cfc05187d720a70eaf/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://videos.theconference.se/photo/104016816 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:26:04 GMT Seowoo Nam – Rewilding (through) Data ”Climate change is hard to sense but we can try to rewild ourselves by reconnecting our senses to the planet.”Data definitely feels more hard than soft and it’s not something you generally associate with nature. But in her contribution to the session ”Rewilding Us”, Seowoo Nam (she/her) shows how useful it can be for green infrastructures. Currently doing design and research for award-winning Dutch agency C°F, Seowoo employs digital simulations to find ways of sensing through data.Because changes to the climate happen so slowly, they’re hard for the human mind to sense. Perhaps we should rather craft interfaces and tools to tell us meaningful narratives from data? Once you sense something you immediately know that it is really happening, Seowoo says, and you can determine actions to take. So, no, musicians aren’t the only ones who have created digital twins of themselves. Seowoo’s twin forests run as simulations to get a sense of what might happen in future scenarios. ”Climate change is hard to sense but we can try to rewild ourselves by reconnecting our senses to the planet.”Data definitely feels more hard than soft and it’s not something you generally associate with nature. But in her contribution to the... Video Archive – The Conference by Media Evolution 09:57 <p><span><p><b><i>”Climate change is hard to sense but we can try to rewild ourselves by reconnecting our senses to the planet.”</i></b></p><br><p>Data definitely feels more hard than soft and it’s not something you generally associate with nature. But in her contribution to the session ”Rewilding Us”, Seowoo Nam (she/her) shows how useful it can be for green infrastructures. Currently doing design and research for award-winning Dutch agency C°F, Seowoo employs digital simulations to find ways of sensing through data.</p><br><p>Because changes to the climate happen so slowly, they’re hard for the human mind to sense. Perhaps we should rather craft interfaces and tools to tell us meaningful narratives from data? Once you sense something you immediately know that it is really happening, Seowoo says, and you can determine actions to take. So, no, musicians aren’t the only ones who have created digital twins of themselves. Seowoo’s twin forests run as simulations to get a sense of what might happen in future scenarios.</p><div><span><br></span></div></span></p><p><a href="http://videos.theconference.se/seowoo-nam-rewilding-through-data"><img src="http://videos.theconference.se/64968561/104016816/bb295e34878967cfc05187d720a70eaf/standard/download-12-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> 2024 rewilding us http://videos.theconference.se/qa-from-rewilding-us <p>The Q&amp;A from session Rewilding Us with Giulia Testa, Michael Kibedi and Seowoo Nam</p><p><a href="http://videos.theconference.se/qa-from-rewilding-us"><img src="http://videos.theconference.se/64968570/104016881/35cd48047ad673f7ac1f402ec3c333f3/standard/download-11-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://videos.theconference.se/photo/104016881 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:26:04 GMT Q&A from Rewilding Us The QA from session Rewilding Us with Giulia Testa, Michael Kibedi and Seowoo Nam The QA from session Rewilding Us with Giulia Testa, Michael Kibedi and Seowoo Nam Video Archive – The Conference by Media Evolution 21:41 <p>The Q&amp;A from session Rewilding Us with Giulia Testa, Michael Kibedi and Seowoo Nam</p><p><a href="http://videos.theconference.se/qa-from-rewilding-us"><img src="http://videos.theconference.se/64968570/104016881/35cd48047ad673f7ac1f402ec3c333f3/standard/download-11-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> 2024 rewilding us