#Arteetude 186: A Tale of Resistance in a Totalitarian State - Unraveling the Power and Perils of Our Digital Footprints with Detlef Schlich

ArTEEtude: Unveiling the Spectrum of Art, Culture and Mind. West Cork´s Art and Culture Podcast by Detlef Schlich.

In episode 186 of Arteetude, host Detlef Schlich explores a dystopian future where digital phenotyping has gone to extremes. The protagonist, Alex, unknowingly triggers a misinterpretation by the government's digital phenotyping system due to a seemingly innocent comment with specific emojis. This leads to Alex's life being upended as they are questioned, put under surveillance, and treated as a potential threat.

The episode emphasizes the importance of digital hygiene, community, and speaking out against overreaching systems. It warns about the potential misuse of digital phenotyping in both totalitarian and democratic societies, calling for awareness of digital rights and stronger privacy protections.

Regarding the intersection of art and digital phenotyping, the episode discusses the concept of "digital twins" for artworks that evolve based on real-time data. It also mentions the potential for understanding the emotional impact of art through digital phenotyping, while highlighting the ethical considerations and challenges associated with its implementation.

In conclusion, the episode invites listeners to reflect on the influence of digital phenotyping in art, raising questions about ethics and emphasizing the preservation of the human element in artistic expression. Detlef Schlich encourages ongoing dialogue and exploration of these topics in future episodes.

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ArTEEtude is a podcast created and produced by Detlef Schlich that explores the intersection of art, digital culture, and true stories in West Cork. Schlich, a multi-disciplinary artist, operates his podcast with a cross-sectoral approach, believing that a visual artist should think beyond being just an antagonist and instead strive to be a protagonist. Through this podcast, he dives into the unknown depths of the creative mind to uncover new perspectives and ideas.

Detlef Schlich is a podcaster, visual artist, filmmaker, ritual designer, and media archaeologist based in West Cork. He is recognized for his seminal work, including a scholarly examination of the intersections between shamanism, art, and digital culture, as well as his acclaimed video installation, Transodin's Tragedy. He primarily works in performance, photography, painting, sound, installations, and film. In his work, he reflects on the human condition and uses the digital shaman's methodology as an alter ego to create artwork. His media archaeology is a conceptual and practical exercise in uncovering the unique aesthetic, cultural and political aspects of media in culture.

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