Machine Extremities

.MACHINE EXTREMITIES. is:

A web publication that calls attention to ways in which innovation stems from and reinforces cycles of shame. In turn, it argues that intentional integration of humility-based design choices can positively guide and compliment the feelings of shame that exist within innovation.

This essay is for those looking to ruminate over the state of our technologies as they stand today. Machine Extremities aims to provide readers with a new mindset/framework to assess technologies with — users and creators alike. By understanding our seemingly ‘evil’ technologies through empathy and emotion, we can pave way for productive change.