Commercialization of Memory - Can Simulated Memory Replace Reality?

Made by Ling (Leah) Jiang, Willow Hong and Lisa Li

With all the signals we found in the present time, we see a future world in 2045 where the commercial value of "personal experience" is widely accepted and a new economy model has emerged. Based on this vision, we created a persona called Eddie and reconstructed 3 snapshots in his life from now to 2045 for the exhibition. We invite visitors to consider the following questions: What happens when simulated reality becomes your entire reality and memories? What is the definition of happiness?

Created: May 16th, 2018

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The theme for 2018 will be the exploration of human memory and how digital and connected technology can support, augment, enhance, effect and alter the ways in which we remember, recount and reflec...more


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With all the signals we found in the present time, we see a future world in 2045 where the commercial value of "personal experience" is widely accepted and a new economy model has emerged. Based on this vision, we created a persona called Eddie and reconstructed 3 snapshots in his life from now to 2045 for the exhibition. We invite visitors to consider the following questions: What happens when simulated reality becomes your entire reality and memories? What is the definition of happiness?