Research activities

The Internet of Bodies

The Internet Of Bodies

The ‘Internet of Bodies’ (IOB) - Ghislaine Boddington’s practise as research on the future human has resulted in cross-sectoral impact, which has been transmitted through installations, large-scale curations, mentorships, public radio, keynotes and industry consultancies and has shifted debates on the living body in the 21st century. Through the integration of embodied technologies, diverse futures, and the immersion of the body within data, her work has changed attitudes and behaviours for beneficiaries in the arts and cultural sectors, creative and corporate sectors and, via broadcast media and live events, to a global public. By exploring how the live body can become a living digital interface she has expanded international debates on digital intimacy, identity, inclusivity and connected technological futures, changing attitudes by demystifying the Internet of Bodies into diverse and international audiences.

Boddington’s research has advocated for the body to be at the centre of technological development since 1991 linked to her pioneering work with telepresence. The last five years, however, have been fundamental in shaping this debate within an increasingly datafied society. The IOB research, practice and her public persona as a futurist have become globally recognised, creating meaningful change by demystifying how the live body is enmeshed with technologies. This was highlighted in 2017 when she received the 4th international IX Immersion Experience Visionary Pioneer Award from SAT Montreal.

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