What constitutes Becoming (more)human?
In the year 2029, the world operates under MESIF—the Marker of Emotional Stability, Intelligence, and Functionality, a universal AI-driven scoring system that dictates an individual’s worth and role in society. MESIF quantifies human existence, determining access to education, employment, healthcare, and social opportunities based on biometric data, behavioral patterns, and AI-driven assessments.
This speculative future is brought to life through an immersive multimedia installation, allowing participants to step inside the world of MESIF through three diegetic artefacts from the world -
Diptych Film: Two screens displaying the shift in the daily routine of humans through a performance video from the perspective of an artist residing in the world.
TOBRO—The AI Wearable: At the heart of the installation sits TOBRO, a speculative AI companion device designed to “correct” individuals with low MESIF scores by analyzing brain-wave patterns and emotional responses, subtly guiding them to behave more like high-scoring individuals.
Poems from 2031: Speculative writings in prose detailing shifts experienced from before and after establishment of MESIF systems - from an underground publication in 2031.