Inteligencias: un diálogo entre épocas y saberes
Apr 08 2025
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Intelligences: A Dialogue Between Eras and Knowledge

By eMe Alonso

Have you ever stopped to think about how human intelligence and technology intertwine in our daily lives? “Intelligences. The Dilemma of Human Power: From Artificial Hallucinations to the Collective Imagination” is a unique exhibition that invites you to explore this fascinating connection. In a world where the line between the human and the artificial is…

Hisashige Tanaka, Chahakobi ningyō, autómata servidor de té © Toshiba Science Museum
Feb 07 2025
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Karakuri: When the Magic of Mechanics Becomes Art in Japan

By eMe Alonso

The fascination with karakuri, those traditional automata from Japan, lies not only in their functionality but in the deep intersection of art, mechanics, and culture that these devices represent. Originating from the Edo period (1603-1868), karakuri were not mere toys or curiosities: they were manifestations of Japanese ingenuity, capable of dazzling even the most discerning…