Presented by Science Gallery Melbourne, the NOT NATURAL exhibition explores the growing friction between natural and artificial systems. Experience speculative local and international projects dissolving the line between what is considered natural and not natural. Curiosity, amusement, disgust – we invite you to look closely at your reactions and the thoughts behind them.
Presented by Science Gallery Melbourne, the NOT NATURAL exhibition explores the growing friction between natural and artificial systems.
Species de-extinction and creating chimera creatures could soon become a reality with developments in synthetic biology. With increasing control over nature, humans have opened a plethora of possibility and a pandoras box of ethical dilemmas. When faced with the difficulty of changing our behaviour, technology presents a tempting choice to continue as we are. But when we look to technology to fix our mistakes, are we asking ourselves the right questions? We may soon arrive at a place where humans are knocked off the top of the pecking order by artificial intelligence. Will the new machine powers care about nature – and us in it – without any skin in the game?
Experience speculative local and international projects dissolving the line between what is considered natural and not natural. Curiosity, amusement, disgust – we invite you to look closely at your reactions and the thoughts behind them. In a world that is always hurrying forwards towards tech-based solutions, pause and consider where you stand.
Are we redesigning evolution or is evolution re-designing us? And just because we can, should we?
FREE ADMISSION at Science Gallery Melbourne.
CONTENT WARNING: Contains sensory experiences, live jellyfish and a machete-wielding houseplant.
