2) Exhibit Protocol  (Final version of script copied below)

Introduction of the exhibit [1 min]

Hello, welcome to your home office of the future. For the next 5 minutes, you will take a study break with us. On your desk, you will find a headband. Please put it on, and follow the voice guidance. The headband you are wearing will be used to track your brain activity. Specifically, we'll be measuring how mentally focused you are. The screen in front of you will provide visual and audio feedback that is reflective of your level of focus. Are you ready?

Activity 1 [2 min]

In this activity, we’ll use the same technologies that are constantly pushing you to be more productive and work longer hours, to give your peace of mind. At least for a moment.

Now, we will begin. Relax your mind. For the next minute, think of spring. Flowers are blooming. Use all your senses to imagine this setting in great detail. Don’t just think fleetingly about this place–really imagine it. What do you see around you? What sounds can you hear? Are you eating or drinking something enjoyable? What can you feel? What scents are present?

Activity 2 [2 min]

For the next activity, think of something that has made you feel anxious lately. This can be a time when you thought that “something bad will happen” or when you thought “you will make a mistake.” It might be finals, family, friends, teamwork, relationships, self doubt, the state of the world around you, or the pandemic. It can be anything that had a great impact on you, and caused you to feel anxiety.

What made you feel this way? Ask yourself: Is my thought based on facts or feelings? If your fear comes true, will it still matter in a week? A month? A year?

Reflection [1 min]

Sit tight, we are now reaching the final activity. Congratulations on making it this far. Now, think to yourself: What if the headband that you are wearing right now can capture all of your thoughts, including everything that crossed your mind while you were wearing the headband.

How does that make you feel? What if the technology that helps you stay calm, to take a break, and to relieve stress… knows you better than yourself. What are your biggest fears? What do you not want us to know about yourself? Oh, careful not to think about it. Or else we’ll capture it. Does it make you want to take off the headband?

End

Thank you for participating. We appreciate your information. 

Please return the headband, and enjoy the rest of the exhibit.