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The Imagination Desk is an occasional audio series from the Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State University. We chat with artists, scholars, scientists, and technologists about what inspires them and how they define and use imagination in their work.

Mar 12, 2025

In this conversation, Ed Finn and Nancy Baker Cahill explore the intersections of interdisciplinary art, imagination, and technology. Nancy, an interdisciplinary artist and expanded filmmaker, discusses the importance of imagination in her work and its critical role in envisioning new models for governance and civic engagement. The conversation delves into the collaborative nature of art, particularly in the context of augmented reality (AR) and expanded cinema, highlighting how these mediums can foster audience engagement and co-creation.  They discuss the importance of participatory art and audience engagement, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by imagining future humans and post-human concepts. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of nurturing our imagination as a vital resource in a world increasingly influenced by technology.