Keynote: Michael Naimark
Location: McConomy Auditorium, Jared L. Cohon University Center at CMU (map)
Following a brief convocation and introduction to the WEIRD REALITY symposium by its curators, Golan Levin and Lauren Goshinski, we kick off the symposium with an Opening Keynote presentation by longtime pioneer of immersive media, Michael Naimark. Michael is actively engaged in understanding the dynamics between art and technology, and has an uncanny track record of art projects presaging widespread cultural adoption—often by decades.
- 1:30p Doors Open
- 1:45-2:00p — Golan Levin & Lauren Goshinski (Symposium Overview & Logistics)
- 2:00-3:00p — Michael Naimark (Opening Keynote)
- 3:00-3:15p — Break