The Institute Presents: Neurosociety — The Institute Presents (350 El Camino Real)
The Institute Presents: Neurosociety, a 60-minute immersive theatrical experience of neuroscience-inspired activities created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, opened at 350 El Camino Real in Menlo Park, California on October 27, 2016; interactive systems and device interfaces designed by Unified Field.
| Venue | The Institute Presents (350 El Camino Real) |
|---|---|
| Project type | Installation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2016 |
| Technologies | custom interactive devices, tablets, digital visualization |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Unified Field | Media Design & Software | Designed all interactive programs, systems, and device interfaces for the immersive theatrical experience; created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar (individuals, not firms) |
Description
Visitors move through four rooms of neuroscience-inspired experiments exploring how personal biases influence moral behavior and perception. The run at Menlo Park continued through March 31, 2017; the experience later had additional runs at other venues, including Pace Gallery in New York in 2018.