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@moth_cities

More-than-human data interactions in the smart city. How might we use data and technology for thriving multispecies interactions in the city?

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Joined June 2021
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The More-than-Human Data Interactions in Smart Cities or the MoTH Cities project was a research collaboration that involved academics across five institutions incl @OpenLab_Ncl, @hdinetwork, @cityuni_hcid, @warwickuni, @GoldsmithsUoL & @LSEnews.
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In this project we used creative methods to decentre human perspectives and instead draw attention to the ways in which humans and non-human others — such as soil, trees, foxes, weeds and insects — rely on each other to flourish in urban spaces.
A viewfinder being held over some moss with the words "What type of information does it hold?" on it.

ALT A viewfinder being held over some moss with the words "What type of information does it hold?" on it.

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How might we design urban spaces to be more hospitable for a fox? 🦊 What kinds of urban #data might a parakeet find useful? 🦜 We explored what it means to design for data interactions through what we call a more-than-human perspective. openlab.ncl.ac.uk/research/m…
More-than-human data interactions in the city

More-than-human data interactions in the city

We used creative methods to decentre human perspectives and instead draw attention to the ways in which humans and non-human others rely on each other to flourish in urban spaces.

openlab.ncl.ac.uk
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If you go out in the park today... @racheleclarke, @EFBarker & @_danielparry explored Leazes Park with the more-than-human discovery box last week. If you're interested in trying out the box please get in touch with @racheleclarke or @saralara_heit.
Measuring daffodils with a tape measure that uses animals as measurements.

ALT Measuring daffodils with a tape measure that uses animals as measurements.

Rachel holds a bag of soils samples with a card next to it which says: These sample bags are handy for collecting bits and pieces from the environment for later investigation.

ALT Rachel holds a bag of soils samples with a card next to it which says: These sample bags are handy for collecting bits and pieces from the environment for later investigation.

Rachel holding a booklet with a picture of fungi on it.

ALT Rachel holding a booklet with a picture of fungi on it.

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The much-anticipated booklet for the @moth_cities workshops has arrived! I had a blast participating and I am grateful I could share some reflections in the booklet. Many thanks @saralara_heit ,@alxndrt and everybody involved. #morethanhuman #urbanfutures – at Hackney, London
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Looking forward to fun and games with @moth_cities crew today with @saralara_heit Sneak preview of fab probes by @irs_goldsmiths – at Poplar, London
Image from Rachel Clarke (@racheleclarke)
Image from Rachel Clarke (@racheleclarke)
Image from Rachel Clarke (@racheleclarke)
Image from Rachel Clarke (@racheleclarke)
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Our second workshop takes place at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, on the 19th July. We will explore More-than-Human relations in the urban cemetery together. eventbrite.co.uk/e/life-and-…
Life and Death in the Cemetery

Life and Death in the Cemetery

How might we use data and technology for thriving multispecies interactions in the city?

eventbrite.co.uk
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In our first workshop on the 9th July we will visit community gardens in Hackney, east London to explore More-than-Human relations in the smart city. Still some places left: eventbrite.co.uk/e/pets-and-…
Pets and Pests in the Community Garden

Pets and Pests in the Community Garden

How might we use data and technology for thriving multispecies interactions in the city?

eventbrite.co.uk
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