A special edition of SG’s writing group, this session will examine the self in relationship to others within the themes of loneliness. We will explore and make use of the interactive artworks of Laurent Mignonneau & Christa Sommerer (presented in the Library) to look into themes such as portraiture, fleeting connections, and selfie culture. This session will be hosted by Vincent Cellucci, curator and author and programme maker for the TU Delft Library Learning Centre.| Studium Generale
How would you solve the housing crisis, the (elderly) care crisis, and the loneliness and mental health crises in one fell swoop?| Studium Generale
Films about AI and intelligent robots appeal strongly to our imagination. Think of Wall-E, Blade Runner 2049, Chappie, Interstellar or A.I. If we look closely at those stories, what can we discover about our connection with them?| Studium Generale
What is (or are) the best model(s) for an intimate relationship?| Studium Generale
So, here you are. The dust has settled, the water lowers, and underneath the debris of what once was our civilization lies an empty, deserted landscape. There is mud and the flickering of a lamp. Crumpled pages that belonged to endless amounts of books are pushed around by the piercing wind like tumbleweed. You are one of very few sentient creatures left. Yet you are not alone…| Studium Generale
