The video is an introduction to conversation theory by Gordon Pask. Using an example of babyx this presentation, explores the role of feedback in learning based on conversation model.

Babyx is a project of Auckland’s Bioengineering Institute Laboratory for Animate Technologies, for the creation of a virtual animated baby that learns and reacts like a human baby. It uses the computer’s cameras for “seeing” and microphones to “listen” as the inputs. The computer uses Artificial intelligence algorithms for BabyX’s “learning” and interpretation of the inputs (voice and image) to understand the situation. The result is a virtual toddler that can learn to read, recognize objects and “understand.” The output is the baby’s face that can “speak” and express its mood by facial expressions (such as smile and show embarrassment), link.

Credits:

Cybernetics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Cybernetics Conversation theory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversation_theory

What is conversation? How can we design for effective conversation? http://www.dubberly.com/articles/what-is-conversation.html

BabyX First Words https://vimeo.com/103501130

Sci Fi | Royalty Free Music https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/sci-fi