Context

Our project was heavily influenced by Auger Loizeau’s Real Prediction Machines. In our discovery process, we frequently discussed data and how it could be used to make uncanny predictions in our lives. This parallel to forecasting rituals fascinated us, and we found that Loizeau’s use of sensors to gather data and make predictions was very compelling. We chose tasseography due to its very in depth ritualistic process. We felt that the physical artifacts involved in that ritual, including a cup, stirring spoon, and even the tea itself lent themselves well to technological integration. Dongtao’s insight that we could shine the screen through the bottom of a glass mug solidified our decision.