Sound Performance: Crowdsourcing from the Internet
A video of a snoring hummingbird went viral online, which makes it possible for us to see a phenomenon that has never been observed before. This is a surprise that a Peruvian ornithological research institute in studying hummingbird sleep patterns. Scientists explained this: hummingbirds have to forage every 15 minutes on average, which makes it impossible for them to have a normal rest or sleep. Therefore, hummingbirds must minimize physical exertion. As for the snoring sound, it is made by the hummingbird inhaling the air when it stays awake.
On YouTube, this rare yet interesting video of "snoring hummingbird" has been played 3,257,932 times. Based on the observation and verification, the natural science has achieved sustained development, allowing us to explain many natural phenomena. However, we cannot truly get rid of the "anthropic principle " - the sad fate of understanding the world with human consciousness and wisdom. The fact it reflects is alarming: when we look at nature, we always proceed from the arrogant human perspective by regarding everything around us as mere objects and "the other."
By reviewing Darwin's theory of evolution and other historical literature, we can find that the theory and methodology of natural science are all based on the assumptions of humanity. We believed that "Homo sapiens" are the only wise species on Earth – they have no siblings or parents, but they have learned to collaborate with each other and create tools. As a result, these actions and activities have had a significant impact on the earth. Therefore, the current era is also called the "Anthropocene."
On the one side of the exhibition hall, the snoring sound of hummingbirds represents nature - it always surprises us, but at the same time proves our ignorance. On the other side of the hall, a pillow-shaped speaker box keeps playing the sound recording, introducing the "Anthropocene" theory in natural science, more like hypnotic whisper and self-talk. The exhibition plays the two sounds at the same time and space as a way to interpret some of the paradoxes in human consciousness.
About Moujiti
Moujiti was founded in 2013 by a team of artists. It is dedicated to making cultural and social innovation and providing a series of solutions by effectively combining the two. With user-centered design approach as the mantra, Moujiti not only works across media and digital platforms but also plan the most intuitive and relevant digital/ interactive mechanisms to fulfill what's best for the desired outcome both for users and business.
Moujiti also cooperated with the Palace Museum in designing a series of smartphone applications, such as Forbidden City Auspicious Sign, Han Banquet map, and Porcelain Pavilion as well as two digital interactive devices at the Digital Gallery at the Gate of Correct Department (Duan men). Interactive Beijing, initiated and organized by Moujiti, have been held for three times successively to date. Moujiti also contributed its efforts to promoting Baitasi Remade plan during Beijing Design Week in 2015.
International design awards Moujiti has earned include the followings:
(1) Forbidden City Auspicious Sign (iPad app), Red dot design award 2015
(2) Forbidden City Auspicious Sign (iPad app), the most influential design in Asia in 2015
(3) Forbidden City Auspicious Sign (iPad app), the best app of Apple Store in 2014
(4) Han Banquet map (iPad app), the best app of Apple Store in 2015
Sound Performance: Crowdsourcing from the Internet
A video of a snoring hummingbird went viral online, which makes it possible for us to see a phenomenon that has never been observed before. This is a surprise that a Peruvian ornithological research institute in studying hummingbird sleep patterns. Scientists explained this: hummingbirds have to forage every 15 minutes on average, which makes it impossible for them to have a normal rest or sleep. Therefore, hummingbirds must minimize physical exertion. As for the snoring sound, it is made by the hummingbird inhaling the air when it stays awake.
On YouTube, this rare yet interesting video of "snoring hummingbird" has been played 3,257,932 times. Based on the observation and verification, the natural science has achieved sustained development, allowing us to explain many natural phenomena. However, we cannot truly get rid of the "anthropic principle " - the sad fate of understanding the world with human consciousness and wisdom. The fact it reflects is alarming: when we look at nature, we always proceed from the arrogant human perspective by regarding everything around us as mere objects and "the other."
By reviewing Darwin's theory of evolution and other historical literature, we can find that the theory and methodology of natural science are all based on the assumptions of humanity. We believed that "Homo sapiens" are the only wise species on Earth – they have no siblings or parents, but they have learned to collaborate with each other and create tools. As a result, these actions and activities have had a significant impact on the earth. Therefore, the current era is also called the "Anthropocene."
On the one side of the exhibition hall, the snoring sound of hummingbirds represents nature - it always surprises us, but at the same time proves our ignorance. On the other side of the hall, a pillow-shaped speaker box keeps playing the sound recording, introducing the "Anthropocene" theory in natural science, more like hypnotic whisper and self-talk. The exhibition plays the two sounds at the same time and space as a way to interpret some of the paradoxes in human consciousness.
About Moujiti
Moujiti was founded in 2013 by a team of artists. It is dedicated to making cultural and social innovation and providing a series of solutions by effectively combining the two. With user-centered design approach as the mantra, Moujiti not only works across media and digital platforms but also plan the most intuitive and relevant digital/ interactive mechanisms to fulfill what's best for the desired outcome both for users and business.
Moujiti also cooperated with the Palace Museum in designing a series of smartphone applications, such as Forbidden City Auspicious Sign, Han Banquet map, and Porcelain Pavilion as well as two digital interactive devices at the Digital Gallery at the Gate of Correct Department (Duan men). Interactive Beijing, initiated and organized by Moujiti, have been held for three times successively to date. Moujiti also contributed its efforts to promoting Baitasi Remade plan during Beijing Design Week in 2015.
International design awards Moujiti has earned include the followings:
(1) Forbidden City Auspicious Sign (iPad app), Red dot design award 2015
(2) Forbidden City Auspicious Sign (iPad app), the most influential design in Asia in 2015
(3) Forbidden City Auspicious Sign (iPad app), the best app of Apple Store in 2014
(4) Han Banquet map (iPad app), the best app of Apple Store in 2015
