Origin is a beautifully crafted product using augmented reality to give users a stunning glimpse of the ways that evolution works. In a world of imaginary creatures constructed by the player, the principle of sustainability is mirrored in creatures’ body parts and behaviour which change as environmental factors change. Players take on the role of natural forces acting upon their evolutionary creatures in ways that change their shape or behaviour, but can also threaten extinction when needs become neglected. Origin teaches people to understand differences between species and environmental responsibility.
Wonderfully designed and using clever “evolutionary” algorithms, Origin is an important product for our times, in order to understand how climate and other environmental changes are related to human actions.
KI ZUSAMMENFASSUNG
Die österreichische Augmented Reality-Applikation Origin ermöglicht es Nutzern, eigene Spezies aus Elementen wie Pflanzen oder Maschinen zu erschaffen und deren Überleben in einer veränderbaren Umgebung zu begleiten. Die Kreaturen können ihre Physiognomie sowie ihr soziales Verhalten algorithmisch an unbefüllte Bedürfnisse anpassen. Die Anwendung thematisiert die Interdependenz zwischen Umgebung und Evolution und fordert die Anwender dazu auf, Verantwortung für die Welt zu übernehmen.
