A conversation with Andrew McLuhan & Ruby Justice Thelot | on Signal, Noise, Slop

🌌 Join us for a captivating conversation with Ruby Justice Thelot and Andrew McLuhan as they delve into the realms of algorithmic ecology, the intricate conditions and symptoms of slop, and cultural practices in our modern age. <3

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Ruby Justice Thelot is a designer, artist, and cyberethnographer based in New York City, serving as a professor of design and media studies at NYU. His insights revolve around digital phenomenology, virtual ontology, and the profound implications of being online. He extensively writes about virtual realms, digital communities, and artificial intelligence.

Andrew McLuhan, director of The McLuhan Institute, carries on the legacy of his grandfather Marshall and father Eric McLuhan, exploring the intricate connections between culture, media, and technology. With over a decade spent alongside his father, Andrew continues their pioneering work. He has lectured globally, advised various organizations, and led educational workshops, including the renowned Understanding Media Intensive at Gray Area. His documentation of Marshall McLuhan's annotated library is preserved at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library and is recognized by UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.

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This event is presented in conjunction with our latest exhibition at tiat, titled The Epistemologies of Slop. This exhibition investigates how meaning, trust, and culture are generated in an age of algorithmic abundance and generative media.

tiat is the vibrant intersection of art and technology, a gallery for creative technologists to experiment, exhibit, and expand their practice. 🎨💻
tiat is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

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