EVENT 1

Eco-Centric Art and Science Symposium:

Prophesies and Predictions

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At this event Professor Taylor presented a virtual reality experience. This virtual reality took us into the eyes of birds. Still, we cannot fully understand how birds feel about the changing environment reality and the confusion it is causing. But, this reality gives us a much better understanding. 

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Professor Taylor discussed students in Victoria's virtual reality experience. It is a combination of art design, science, and robotics. This project was meant to create awareness about the effects we have on birds and their environment. But, the special thing about this technique is that it incorporates art and science which is why it relates to our course. Professor taylor mentioned it and I would agree with his opinion that, people are more likely to listen to advice or understand better from a virtual reality experience allowing them to feel like how a bird might, then a text book just telling them we are causing harm. The virtual reality is interactive and leaves a bigger impression. But it can only be achieved from artist who help design, and scientist who can build and test the robots,working together. 

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This event was very inspiring. I feel like Professor Taylor's thoughts about how art and science can work together to create something that will be more moving for the public is really accurate. I feel like it is difficult for most people to grasp something that is strictly artistic or scientific but I feel like the combination of both allowed me to understand Professor Taylor's argument better that birds are really effected by humans growth changing their habitat. 

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Events Web Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eco-centric-artscience-symposium-prophesies-and-predictions