July 31, 2006 9:47 AM PDT
"Moderation," an interactive algorithm project by Zack Booth Simpson, is based on the anime "Princess Mononoke," by Hayao Miyazaki. Stepping into the virtual pastoral scene triggers natural life and growth to interact with the participant. The program rewards calm behavior and movements, while too much stomping shows the participant the "unintended consequences" of making "over-aggressive demands on the environment," according to a statement from the artist.
Photo by Zack Booth Simpson, Mine-Control
