Forms and theories of communication: from multimedia to Kansei Mediation

Abstract

In this paper we describe a form of communication that could be used for lifelong learning as contribution to cultural computing. We call it Kansei Mediation. It is a multimedia communication concept that can cope with nonverbal, emotional and Kansei information. We introduce the distinction between the concepts of Kansei Communication and Kansei Media. We then develop a theory of communication (i.e. Kansei Mediation) as a combination of both. Based on recent results from brain research the proposed concept of Kansei Mediation is developed and discussed. The biased preference towards consciousness in established communication theories is critically reviewed and the relationship to pre-and unconscious brain processes explored. There are two tenets of the Kansei Mediation communication theory: (1) communication based on connected unconciousness, and (2) Satori as the ultimate form of experience.

Hypercomputation, Unconsciousness and Entertainment Technology

“…But what has this all to do with entertainment? Nakatsu, Rauterberg and Salem (2006) introduced the concept of Kansei mediation as enabling entertainment technology for cultural transformations (Andrews, 1996). Here is my proposal: let us assume that the human is hypercomputing and this is done unconscious (Dijksterhuis & Nordgren, 2006;Dijksterhuis et al, 2006).…”

“…The unconscious connection 'under the iceberg' between people is definitively more powerful than the connection on the conscious level . Although the conscious mind, steeped in cognition and thought, is able to deceive the unconscious mind, based in feeling and intuition, will often give us information from under the iceberg that contradicts what is being communicated consciously (Nakatsu, Rauterberg & Salem, 2006). Libet (1994;1999) proposed that the emergent conscious experience be represented in a field, the conscious mental field.…”

Cultural Computing – How to Investigate a Form of Unconscious User Experiences in Mixed Realities

“…One possible answer is for subconscious information processing to forcast the future. Dijksterhuis, Bos, Nordgren, and van Baaren [29][30] could show the advantages of the unconscious information processing, and therefore they open a door to a new view on the relationship towards unconsciousness [31][32][33]. The possible effects of extreme user experiences on their cognitive structure can be addressed as follows: (1) through psychological measures (e.g.…”

Kansei Mediated Entertainment

“…What would be an equivalent system for Cultural Computing in the West? Nakatsu et al (2006) try to give a future direction in form of 'Kansei Mediation' to transform societies towards Enlightenment. In one astonishing, short period -the ninth century BCE -the peoples of four distinct regions of the civilized world created the religious and philosophical traditions that have continued to nourish humanity into the present day: Confucianism and Daoism in China; Hinduism and Buddhism in India; monotheism in middle east; and philosophical rationalism in Greece.…”

“…KM is a form of multimedia communication that carries non-verbal, emotional and Kansei information (Nakatsu et al, 2006). It is a combination of Kansei Communication and Kansei Media.…”