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Reflecting on "Peek-No-Boo" and social anxiety
Reflecting on "Peek-No-Boo" and social anxiety
The blog post "Peek-No-Boo" by Hewan describes how it feels to experience social anxiety. It presents an interesting metaphor through the artificial creature it envisions. The post also explains the intense discomfort of being perceived, which is a core struggle for individuals who have to deal with social anxiety. By drawing inspiration from KittenBot’s Social Anxiety Robot, the piece explores how retreat and avoidance manifest in response to overwhelming social stimuli. I like the idea here to work with a distance sensor. I guess that people with social anxiety prefer a certain distance.
My take on a social anxiety creature: "Flutter"
My take on a social anxiety creature: "Flutter"
Flutter is a small, bird-like robotic creature with fragile, transparent wings that shiver in response to movement and sound. Equipped with sensors, it reacts nervously when approached. It flutters erratically to maintain distance. If movement is sudden, it jumps back in alarm like the KittenBot’s Social Anxiety Robot does. If the viewer remains still, it hesitantly settles, though never fully at ease.
This represents social anxiety. Flutter embodies the tension between curiosity and fear. It constantly assesses its surroundings, anticipating potential threats even in harmless interactions. Its nervous, hesitant responses make the observer aware of their own presence, creating an interactive experience that mirrors the internal struggle of anxiety.
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