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Balanced Blended Space: A Universal Theoretical Framework for describing Combinative Reality
Collaborative AI: treating computational intelligence as an equal partner
CUNY BBK Fellow
I was selected as one of thirty CUNY Fellows to explore the use of AI in the classroom and to create Open Educational Resources to share with the larger CUNY community.Human-Machine Collaboration
Human-Machine Collaboration
I have been studying the implications of machine-human collaboration for over thirty years, particularly focusing on how to determine an equitable and appropriate division of labor between these two flavors of intelligence. This interest arose from our development of live-performance Virtual Orchestra technologies and the subsequent controversy over their potential to replace entire orchestras. While we deployed these systems only in situations where economic or other factors precluded fully human solutions, our work led to the development of the concept of the Hybrid Orchestra, which blends the strengths of human and computational performance, capitalizing on the unique advantages of each.
Balanced Blended Space
Balanced Blended Space
My current efforts involve the development of Balanced Blended Space (BBS) as a universal theoretical framework for describing combinative reality, which encompasses virtual, physical, and conceptual spaces. BBS aims to provide a consistent, interoperable, inclusive, and comprehensive system to describe the interplay between these spaces. We achieve this by treating cognitive and computational intelligence as symmetrical collaborative entities, acknowledging the symmetry between virtual and physical spaces, incorporating the concept of distance (both qualitative and quantitative), and accounting for the role of perception in navigating these spaces. The philosophical implications of BBS are significant, as it challenges traditional distinctions between reality and virtuality, mind and machine, and the individual and the collective. By proposing a balanced and integrated approach to understanding combinative reality, BBS opens up new possibilities for communication, collaboration, and human experience.
- Future Projects
Further Develop the BBS Framework: Steps include developing a comprehensive syntax, creating a Blended Reality Performance System (BRPS), and establishing a set of standards for the system to ensure consistency and reliability.
Develop the Blended Reality Performance System (BRPS): Focus on integrating physical and virtual elements to create immersive and interactive performance experiences.
Collaborate with Artists and Scientists: Work together to produce performance works designed, in part, to test use cases of the BBS framework. This collaboration will help refine and validate the practical applications of BBS.
Expand Collaborative Projects: Explore the synergy between human creativity and AI's capabilities in various artistic and scientific contexts.
Promote Interdisciplinary Research: Integrate AI with humanities, arts, and social sciences to address complex societal challenges, ensuring that the BBS framework and BRPS contribute positively to education and society.
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