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Restoring Physical Intuition
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From page 17... ... How can physical interactive displays be used to allow people to test their own physical intuition that develops through interaction with the real world and emerge with at least an awareness of its importance and their level of proficiency? SUMMARY Katherine Ellen Foley, NAKFI Science Writing Scholar New York University, Science, Health, and Environmental Writing Program The team worked on ways to define and improve physical intuition in an increasingly technological world and concluded that the core problem is that, as we become more dependent on technology, we lose some of the sense of connection with our physical bodies. Read the entire page →
From page 18... ... In an artistic setting, though, it could be used to uniquely spread paint across canvas. The group felt that playing with these ambiguous tools could help reboot physical intuition and social experiences in an increasingly technological world by forcing us to think creatively outside of our daily routine. Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... Participants will have the opportunity to use these tools to play with, mold, create, and destroy structures made from plywood, plastic, and materials unique to the local environment, such as different types of timber, debris from storms, or even scraps of materials community construction projects. This approach is more environmentally friendly and ensures that each location provides a unique experience. Read the entire page →
From page 20... ... As each of the group members discovered through personal experiences, having creative physical intuition can solve challenges across a variety of disciplines. Awareness of physical intuition -- and a newly sparked curiosity about its value -- will create a network of 21st-century problem solvers that will approach technological challenges from unique stances. Read the entire page →

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... How can physical interactive displays be used to allow people to test their own physical intuition that develops through interaction with the real world and emerge with at least an awareness of its importance and their level of proficiency? SUMMARY Katherine Ellen Foley, NAKFI Science Writing Scholar New York University, Science, Health, and Environmental Writing Program The team worked on ways to define and improve physical intuition in an increasingly technological world and concluded that the core problem is that, as we become more dependent on technology, we lose some of the sense of connection with our physical bodies.

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... In an artistic setting, though, it could be used to uniquely spread paint across canvas. The group felt that playing with these ambiguous tools could help reboot physical intuition and social experiences in an increasingly technological world by forcing us to think creatively outside of our daily routine.

Read the entire page →

From page 19...

... Participants will have the opportunity to use these tools to play with, mold, create, and destroy structures made from plywood, plastic, and materials unique to the local environment, such as different types of timber, debris from storms, or even scraps of materials community construction projects. This approach is more environmentally friendly and ensures that each location provides a unique experience.

Read the entire page →

From page 20...

... As each of the group members discovered through personal experiences, having creative physical intuition can solve challenges across a variety of disciplines. Awareness of physical intuition -- and a newly sparked curiosity about its value -- will create a network of 21st-century problem solvers that will approach technological challenges from unique stances.

Read the entire page →

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Restoring Physical Intuition Pages 17-20

Restoring Physical Intuition
Pages 17-20