'Cultural Brains' Shanghai aims to transcend standard technical images (such as satellite views, single-point perspectives, and orthographic projections) that traditionally define human habitats. Through diverse sensory stimuli, from neural activity and machine learning interpretation to the study of human movement, we are redefining our engagement with the city and its inhabitants, fostering a multidimensional understanding that enriches our perception and thinking.

In this practical workshop, participants will:

- Use new mapping techniques to uncover hidden aspects of urban environments.
- Explore how our brains perceive and interact with urban environments through biological sensors such as EEG and eye tracking, collecting precise data on human perception.

- Rapid prototyping of speculative urban designs with Blender’s world-building techniques and generative AI tools, transforming collected data into design concepts.

- Applying insights from neuroperception directly to spatial design processes.

Instructors:  

Leticia, DTL, Kaiho Yu