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29 Nov 2023 | Arabia Creative Campus | Helsinki, Finland

Project cooperationUpdated on 24 November 2023

Art Installation: Looking for Investors & partners to Preserve Cultural DNA

Timo Kaleva

CEO at The Truth and Belief Oy

Vantaa, Finland

About

In this spirit, The Truth and Belief Oy has launched a project called Sampo.cloud. It is envisioned as a groundbreaking initiative, born from the rich tapestry of Finnish mythology and aimed at safeguarding the cultural DNA of society. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Sampo described in the Finnish epic "Kalevala," which was said to bring wealth and good fortune to its holder, Sampo.cloud aspires to be a modern-day digital equivalent, preserving and proliferating the cultural heritage and collective wisdom of civilizations.

In the story adapted from the Finnish version of the book, Sampo.cloud operates as a digital repository and guardian of humanity's vast cultural expressions, stories, and ethical knowledge; the metaphysical contextual understanding. It's not merely a cloud storage service; it's a dynamic cultural vault that integrates artificial intelligence to analyze, interpret, and relate human cultural outputs from across the globe, providing an adaptive, living library of human civilization using blockchain technology.

The Sampo.cloud initiative starts with an immersive art installation titled "Reflections of the Collective Psyche: An AI Odyssey". This 20-meter decorative structure becomes the canvas for a hypnotic, kaleidoscopic display of dynamic video mapping, where generative art springs to life through AI's interpretation of contemporary news broadcasts. The visual content is a direct result of contextual analysis, where the AI sifts through streams of current events, projecting a narrative that reflects the nation's consciousness.

Accompanying the visual spectacle are binaural healing sounds crafted to resonate with and augment the experience's therapeutic qualities based on ancient sciences. This auditory component is not only a nod to the restorative practices of sound therapy but also an innovative use of technology for holistic well-being.

The installation's thematic core is a compelling commentary on the age of artificial intelligence. It showcases the dichotomy of AI as both a marvel and a potential hazard, reminding viewers of the need for careful navigation in the digital era. Furthermore, it illustrates the educational possibilities inherent in virtual reality technologies, pointing towards a future where immersive learning can transform our approach to knowledge and history.

Integral to the art piece is the message of safeguarding cultural DNA. In a world increasingly dominated by homogenizing forces, the installation is a reminder of the value of preserving cultural identities and memories from AI hallucinations. It's a call to recognize and retain the uniqueness of cultural expressions amidst the surge of global digitization.

Topic

  • Audiovisual
  • Culture
  • Education / Training
  • Healthcare
  • Technology / Hardware

Organisation

The Truth and Belief Oy

Company

Vantaa, Finland

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