What Am I Made of Today.....


This project, inspired by Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari, explores how information shapes our beliefs, identities, and sense of reality. In the past, truth came from sacred texts and myths; today, it’s filtered through GPT, algorithms, and social media. The sources have changed—but what we believe is still curated.Information doesn’t just inform us—it defines us. It silently shapes how we think, act, and see ourselves.

這件作品靈感來自閱讀哈拉瑞的《Nexus》,讓我開始思考:資訊是如何在不同時代,深刻地影響我們的信念與自我認同?
過去,我們相信聖經與神話;現在,我們將信任交給 GPT、演算法與社群媒體。表面上資訊越來越自由,實際上,我們看到的內容仍是被「選擇」過的。這些資訊不只傳遞內容,更以隱性方式定義我們的價值觀與身分。這項設計試圖揭露這個過程,並提出關鍵提問:「當我們說『這是我』,到底是誰定義了這個我?」

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Venn Diagram of Information Networks





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A.Information

As shown in the diagram, the pigeon symbolizes the messenger of information. Information is the starting point of all networks.
It merges with concepts like truth, power, and order, forming information networks that further create new realities.

圖中的鴿子象徵資訊傳遞者(信鴿),資訊是一切網絡的起點,也融合真理、權力、秩序等概念並連結資訊網路,進一步創造出新現實。


B.Order

秩序

Order is a structured and predictable pattern within society. Human information networks require well-constructed narratives to maintain the stability of social order.

秩序是一種社會中可預測、規範化的結構或行為模式,人類資訊網路透過適當的建構故事,才能維持社會秩序的穩定。如:達爾文的《演化論》大大增進了人類對物種與智人起源的理解,但也破壞了原有神話所維繫的秩序,因此曾被政府與教會禁止。

C.Truth

‍Truth reflects specific aspects of reality accurately, assuming the existence of a shared, objective reality. A balance must be maintained between truth and order.

真理代表能夠準確呈現出現實的特定面向,前提是必須存在某個普世皆同的現實;同時,真理與秩序之間需維持平衡。

D.Wisdom

Wisdom is the integration of knowledge, experience, and values to make sound judgments.

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智慧是對知識、經驗與價值的綜合運用,能做出良好判斷。

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E.Power
Power is the ability to influence or control others, resources, or events.

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權力是影響或控制他人、資源或事件的能力。

F.Information Networks

Vast amounts of information and structural order evolve into information networks, serving as carriers of knowledge, authority, and historical memory.

大量的資訊與秩序結構逐步演化為資訊網絡,成為串聯知識、權威與歷史記憶的載體。

The essence of information is not to reflect reality, but to connect people, things, and ideas—to create new realities.Ex:Fictions, lies, and fantasies can be powerful if they effectively link people and idea

資訊的本質並非呈現現實,而是連結人事物、創造新的現實。如:虛構故事、謊言與幻想,只要能有效連結人事物,也同樣具有巨大的力量。

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H.Society

Modern society is shaped through massive nexus networks, including political systems, digital platforms, and algorithms.

當代社會透過龐大的資訊節點網絡(Nexus)被形塑,這些包括制度、平台與演算法等。

I.Self

The self is shaped by information, labels, and algorithms. It is no longer entirely internal but is influenced by curated informational inputs.

自我是被資訊、標籤與演算法逐步建構的產物。它不再是純粹的內在存在,而是資訊選擇的反映。

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