"Space, Memory and Context" Series Online Living Room | Dune × 706

706青年空间

May 10, 2020

IPFS

Topic Directory & Guests

01 The demise of "discussion" on the Internet

Activity time:

Friday, May 15 at 20:00 (California time)

Saturday, May 16 at 11:00 (Beijing time)

Today human society is being reshaped by the Internet, and chat groups are becoming a more important social concept than neighborhood.

But "Internet" does not seem to be as "interconnected" as its name promises, but has been cut into a broken world separated by Toutiao, Ali, Tencent and Baidu. There are no inhabitants in this world, only users who don't even deserve data.

It is worth noting that in the space designed by oligarchs, public discussion is dying : people seem to be more interested in expressing their opinions and standing in line than searching for evidence and taking sides; rather than using complementary perspectives, people seem to be more interested in snapping hats and labeling; Compatible and inclusive, people seem to prefer to report directly. Instead of improving our communication, instant connectivity seems to make people restless and impatient with "instant" anxiety.

Why is our cyberspace broken? How to design an ideal public space? Where will our public discussions go?

Guest: Huang Chen

Assistant Professor of the Department of Political Science, School of International Relations, Renmin University of China, Renmin University of China-Columbia University joint doctoral training. His main research interests are Chinese politics and sociology of knowledge.

Fang Kecheng

Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Founder of "News Lab" and "CNPolitics", former reporter of "Southern Weekend".

02 Space in Literature, Literature in Space I Narrative Migration and Media Change

Activity time:

Saturday, May 23 at 20:00 (California time)

Sunday, May 24th at 11:00 (Beijing time)

The writer is the god of the world under his pen, and literature is the art of constructing the space under his pen.

Dostoevsky created a hot, dark, mysterious, and unknowable Petersburg; Kafka created a depressing, suffocating, strange interior; Borges created a mirror-covered, cobweb-like environment the labyrinth; Márquez shaped Macondo, almost like a microcosm of its own...

Equally interesting as literature is the place where literature takes place.

In a rapidly changing China, is literary aesthetics more equal? What changes have been made to the themes and areas of creation? What are the opportunities and challenges for Chinese writing?

Guest: Zongcheng

Born in 1997, from Zhanjiang, Guangdong, likes to play football and sleep late.

Novel writer, won the Hong Kong Youth Literature Award and the Sun Li Prose Award.

His works are scattered on platforms such as "Single Reading", "West Lake", "ONE", "Caixin Culture", "Oriental History Review", "Works", "The Paper: Private History", "Single Reading" and other platforms.

03 Living in the Epidemic: From Society to Home

Activity time:

Saturday, May 30 at 20:00 (California time)

Sunday, May 31 at 11:00 (Beijing time)

The epidemic has isolated the whole world, but it has exposed us to "home".

What is "home"? Some people will say that "home" is love and belonging, some people will say that "home" is the haven of society, and some people may say that "home" is the bond of society.

In the process of urbanization, the appearance of home has quietly changed. The socialization of means of production has weakened the family’s former status in people’s hearts, and the long-term coexistence of closed spaces has exposed hidden family conflicts; many unemployed people are homeless during the epidemic; remote work during the epidemic is a further invasion of home ...

In modern life, what exactly is home? What elements make up a home? What is the relationship between home and society?

Guest: Fang Jun

PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology, Northwestern University.

Cultural columnist. His works have appeared in the New York Times Chinese website, Caixin English edition, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Paper and other media.

He taught at the Department of Modern Languages and Literature at the College of William and Mary.

Wu Qi

Editor-in-chief of "Single Reading", translator of "Next Time Will Be Fire".

Former reporter of "ACROSS" and "Southern People Weekly".

Graduated from the School of Journalism and Communication, Peking University.

04 The establishment of a new world: from digital ruins to ideal city-states

Activity time:

Saturday, June 6 at 20:00 (California time)

Sunday, June 7 at 11:00 (Beijing time)

In our final event, we wanted to talk about the new ways people and the world relate to each other in the digital age.

When human activities migrate from real places to virtual spaces, the connection between the physical body and the earth is weakened. Far and near are more indistinguishable in the traditional sense, everything is displayed directly on the screen in front of us, and our moral judgments based on closeness, the allocation of compassion, belief and reason are all shuffled. The development of artificial intelligence technology has further disintegrated the sanctity of human beings, the value system of "innate" human rights is collapsing, and the definition of human beings is also facing challenges.

Utopia, Peach Blossom Land, Utopia, Glorious City... Whether built or not, people have countless fantasies about a perfect way of life. Does technological progress take us to a better and more advanced ideal city-state, or make us into numbers Apocalyptic immigrants on the ruins?

Guest: Igor

The cover character of the August 2010 issue of "United Literature" magazine; won the United Literature Novel Newcomer Award, Wu Zhuoliu Literature Award Novel Award, Chinese Science Fiction Nebula Award Novel Award, Central News Agency Taiwan's Top Ten Potential Characters, etc.; shortlisted for Yingshi Man Asian Literature Award (Man Asian Literary Prize), O'Connor International Short Story Award (Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award), Taiwan Literature Award Golden Award for Long Novel, Taipei International Book Fair Award, Chinese Literature Media Award Novelist of the Year and other awards; author of Books such as "Dream Eater" and "Zero Location Ground Zero"; the works have been translated into multiple languages, and published in publishing houses such as Japan's White Water Society, South Korea's Alma, and mainland Century Wenjing.

An Tairan

PhD student in Architectural History Theory at Princeton University.

The research involves the movement, duplication, reconstruction, and destruction of buildings in the history of Western architecture, and their corresponding architectural knowledge production processes, various temporalities and anachronisms.

Resident Guest Introduction

Chen Feiyue SMArchS Architecture and Urbanism

MIT graduate student in Architecture and Urban Studies, part-time teaching assistant

As one of the co-founders of the Dune Institute, he is engaged in the research and practice of urban design. His academic interests include civic culture, collective memory, and the Internet and media, and he attempts to examine contemporary urban issues through these perspectives.

Li Yalun M.Arch II

Graduate of Architecture at Harvard University, Bachelor of Architecture at Syracuse University, minor in Philosophy

Worked in design work in Kengo Kuma Design Office, Standard Construction, Metropolis Office (Hong Kong).

As one of the co-founders of the Dune Institute, her research interests include the relationship between postmodernist aesthetic theory and architectural autonomy.

How to register and fees

Registration fee

19.8 yuan for a single event

4-game pass 66.6 yuan (students enjoy a 50% discount on the original price)

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The topic will be discussed in the online living room, and 1-3 guests will express their opinions on a certain topic under the connection of the host.

Sharing will be done using Tencent Meeting/Zoom online meeting.

co-organizer

Dunes Workshop : Dunes Workshop is an independent online platform for publishing original content about cities, architecture, literature, art, and studying abroad, with members from Harvard School of Design and MIT School of Design. Dunes are a fluid frontier in the internet world, where we see everything from an architectural perspective.

706 Youth Space: 706 Youth Space originated in Wudaokou, the center of the universe, and is the first youth space in China. 706 has held thousands of events and launched dozens of innovative projects, bringing together interesting young people from all over the world.

We are trying to create a new form of physical space. Currently, we have established local 706 physical locations in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and other places. At the same time, we will also incubate potential partner projects through community-based learning. , advocates a new way of life and educational concept, allowing young people to explore more possibilities of life.

Joint promotion

Single Reading: Single Reading is a brand publication of One Direction Space, which unites a new generation of authors and readers. The content is mainly novel, poetry, cultural commentary, ideological essays, non-fiction reports and works of art. It promotes quietness and in-depth , elegant reading, respect for sober, unique and energetic voices, and is committed to becoming a source of thought for young people around the world.

Weisike: "Adhering to the concept of "cross-border thinking, international vision, collaborative exploration, and sharing new knowledge", focusing on public life, we are committed to building an interdisciplinary and cross-domain communication platform.

Bay Area Cultural Salon: As a spontaneous, independent non-profit organization, the Bay Area Cultural Salon tries to build a forum-style Chinese platform. The keynote speakers here will share with you knowledge, current events and perspectives, as well as the interesting souls who carry them. Our topics include, but are not limited to, culture, society, religion, science, medicine, music, etc., and strive to make people from all backgrounds calm down and discuss more meaningful issues here.

Theoretical vat: Aiming at grabbing the jobs of second-order dealers, conveying the spirit of learning the cutting-edge classics of English periodicals such as Sociological Theory, focusing on the work of the excerpt and translation push center, and promoting the development of Chinese sociological theory as a fundamental follow, action guide and spiritual motivation.

LA STORIES : LA STORIES is a non-profit, interdisciplinary, and cross-context cultural exchange platform located in Los Angeles. Regularly hold small speeches, screenings and offline sharing sessions on different topics.

Narada Observation: Nandu Observation is an ideological platform initiated by the Narada Public Welfare Foundation. It invites experts, scholars, and senior media people to discuss social issues in China during the transition period, pay attention to social and public issues, and present independent observations from multiple perspectives and professional interpretations.

Conversazione: Conversazione is a community concerned with the "social value of art". Artists (creators) are taking on more roles—participating in life, intervening in reality, driving development, experimenting, initiating change, or amplifying the impact of art through emerging forms. We hope to build a community and discover the possibility of change in practice creation through continuous questioning, in-depth research, and promoting dialogue at different levels.

Sardinelog: Sardinelog is a media platform dedicated to the release of international event information under Yamu Technology. There are the latest international exchange information, covering internships in famous enterprises, conferences and forums, volunteers, scholarships, visiting exchanges, competitions and other information. Fresh information is at your fingertips!

College student competition information: Yamu Technology's media account that focuses on the release of recruitment information for campus competitions at home and abroad. Select high-quality event information at home and abroad, promote the active participation of young students in the competition, enhance their potential and self-confidence, and help Chinese youth grow and develop.

Youth Practice Action: Youth Practice Action is an information release platform under Yamu Technology that provides information on youth activities such as teaching support, volunteer service, interval action, rural construction, creative action, public welfare internship, practical training, and exploration experiment. We encourage young people to get out of the campus, participate in rich and interesting social practice, improve themselves, and open up the future!

Youth Going Up: Youth Going Up is a subsidiary of Yamu Technology that focuses on publishing youth conferences, forums, learning and training, scholarship programs, internships in famous companies, campus recruitment, postgraduate entrance examination information, postgraduate summer camps, study abroad information, entrepreneurial services and public examination content. Information media platform. May the Chinese youth get rid of the air-conditioning, break through themselves, and just move up!

Youth Travel Experience: Youth Travel Experience is a media account of Yamu Technology that focuses on publishing information related to youth travel. Young people provide fresh and interesting experiences. Go, now!

Vision Zhixing: Vision Zhixing is a media platform for publishing translation activities under Yamu Technology. We focus on foreign language translation, interpretation and translation internships, volunteers and job opportunities in famous enterprises and institutions at home and abroad, and provide high-quality translation activities for the younger generation. , fully exercise your personal language translation ability.