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| Observational effects on human behavior are significant and varied[[User:Mojjo#%20ftn1|[1]]]. For instance, when workers are aware they're being observed, their productivity often improves. Beyond the workspace, this awareness can result in more prosocial behavior and altered personal movements, such as cutting back on food indulgences[[User:Mojjo#%20ftn2|[2]]] and walking faster. Moreover, there's a general inclination to work towards the greater good.
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| The profound influence of observation on our daily conduct brings its consequences. Such awareness can push individuals into a societal mold, often rendering a unique individual into a generic persona. State-led surveillance initiatives and the concept of the "transparent citizen" intensify this effect. The expanding reach of surveillance, along with peer monitoring, makes individuals strive to fit what's deemed "acceptable" by societal standards.
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| This behavior isn't just seen in the broader societal context but also in intimate settings. Studies show, that already in small groups of 3-5 members, there's a felt pressure to align with norms.[[User:Mojjo#%20ftn3|[3]]] Further familial settings offer a deeper dive into this phenomenon: children, sensing high expectations from their parents, often experience heightened stress.[[User:Mojjo#%20ftn4|[4]]]
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| In conclusion, whether at the societal level or in smaller groups, external pressures often reshape individual behaviors and perceptions.
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| '''Objective Project 23/24:'''
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| In this module, I aim to create a metaphor for the tension that can be transferred onto the individual through observing others. I want to craft an object that will either act, appear, or morph into a shape that aligns with societal expectations when observed and deforms when unseen. Further, the idea is that the beauty of a unique appearance is often suppressed by the attention we receive from our peers.
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| '''Methodology:'''
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| To achieve this, I will employ a camera combined with rudimentary tracking technology. This setup will allow the object to "sense" when it's being observed.
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| '''Ideas / Materials'''
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| '''<u>Dynamic Piping Structure:</u>'''
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| Description: A pipe secured into three (?) bending machines. The central bending machine constantly and gradually alters the pipe's shape, mimicking the individual. However, when an audience looks, the outer two machines (located on the left and right) restore the pipe to its original, straight form.
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| </gallery>Analogy: The pipe gets straightened out when observed but transforms when it's not under observation.
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| <u>'''Electroactive Polymer Sculpture:'''</u>
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| Description: A sculpture crafted from electroactive polymers. These are unique materials that can change their size or shape when an electrical stimulus is applied.
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| Reference: Electroactive Polymers: <nowiki>https://materiability.com/portfolio/electroactive-polymers/#&gid=5&pid=1</nowiki>
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| Analogy: The act of observation can either send or deny the electrical impulse, causing the sculpture to change its form.
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| <u>'''Ferrofluid Display:'''</u>
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| Description: An exhibit using Ferrofluids, liquids that display strong magnetization when exposed to a magnetic field. Introducing a magnet causes the fluid to spike, forming distinct patterns.
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| Reference: Ferrofluid <nowiki>https://tinyurl.com/3dzwhxaf</nowiki>
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| Analogy: The placement or removal of magnets (based on observation) alters the fluid's patterns. While being watched fluid is forced into a certain shape. This mimics the idea of individuals transforming their behavior based on external pressures.
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| '''<u>Kilobots</u>'''
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| Description: "The Kilobot is designed to make tests of collective algorithms on hundreds or thousands of robots accessible to robotics researchers."
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| Reference: https://www.k-team.com/mobile-robotics-products/kilobot
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| Analogy: the mentioned behavior will be simulated. The bots could act uniformly and would show unique patterns when not being watched.
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| ----<blockquote> <small>[[User:Mojjo#%20ftnref1|[1]]] Sedgwick, P., & Greenwood, N. (2015). Understanding the Hawthorne effect. Bmj, 351.</small> | |
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| <small>[[User:Mojjo#%20ftnref2|[2]]] Herman, C. P., Roth, D. A., & Polivy, J. (2003). Effects of the presence of others on food intake: a normative interpretation. ''Psychological bulletin'', ''129''(6), 873–886.</small>
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| <small>[[User:Mojjo#%20ftnref3|[3]]] Bales, R. F. (1950). Interaction process analysis; a method for the study of small groups.</small>
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| <small>[[User:Mojjo#%20ftnref4|[4]]] Luthar, S. S., & Becker, B. E. (2002). Privileged but pressured? A study of affluent youth. Child development, 73(5), 1593–1610.</small></blockquote>
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