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Last updated: May 08, 2024 by Roman Kirschner
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Task 2 (group) Developing a democratic discourse with AI.

Within your group, think up a scenario or situation where you can incorporate your digital twins into choosing a concept for your group's main assignment. Attempt to play out the situation with your whole group and record the results with a short video (max 5 minutes).

Consider using an Expert/Tree of thought prompt and modify parameters to your needs:

“Imagine three different experts are answering this question. They will brainstorm the answer step by step, reasoning carefully and taking all facts into consideration. All experts will write down 1 step of their thinking, then share it with the group. They will each critique their response and all the responses of others. They will check their answer based on science and the laws of physics. Then all experts will go on to the next step and write down this step of their thinking. They will keep going through steps until they reach their conclusion taking into account the thoughts of the other experts. If at any time they realise that there is a flaw in their logic they will backtrack to where that flaw occurred. If any expert realises they're wrong at any point then they acknowledge this and start another tree of thought. Each expert will assign a likelihood of their current assertion being correct. Continue until the experts agree on the single most likely location.”

Were the decisions consistent with your views? Did you think about your own views differently after the experiment: did you discover inconsistencies or biases of your own that you were not aware of? Did the exercise influence your decision-making regarding the main concept, or was it a distraction?

Save/document the prompts and the chat that you developed on the server @ smb://fileredu.ad.zhdk.ch/DDE/BDE_VIAD/01_ABGABEN/24_FS/Sem4_Spatial_Interaction/Group/GROUP_NAMES/.

 

Main Project Brief

Ultimately, the outcomes of the module will envision ways of living with AI that empower rather than diminish the agency of individuals and communities. We approach the topic with prototypes and design interventions that leverage our technical skills and designerly perspective, while avoiding the tendencies of technological solutionism. The actual format of the end results will be developed through in-class discussions and steering meetings.

Objectives:

  1. Reflect on AI's Impact: Investigate the current and potential implications of AI on democratic and political processes, considering issues such as privacy, bias, polarisation and social and behavioural manipulation.

  2. Explore Spatial Dynamics: Explore how physical public spaces are being reshaped by AI and how the future might be reimagined using AI to foster inclusivity, civic engagement, greater awareness or critical thinking on the topic.

  3. Prototype Experimental Futures: Create tangible prototypes and/or interventions that embody new ways of ‍‍‍living with AI in public spaces and in democratic processes. Record your results extensively with photos, video and audio.