Moma “Talk to Me” Exhibit

The object that I found most interesting at the Talk to Me exhibit was a “conversation device” that

records the users conversations with other people and determines common interests between the user

and others. The device was a small ticker-tape machine that wrapped around the users neck (resting on

their shoulders), where the ticker protruded out in front of the users face. Based on previous

conversation topics, the device would come up with new topics, news articles, etc. that would scroll

across the ticker to create a conversation topic that would be interesting to all involved.

In my opinion, this device is completely unnecessary and very strange. If this is what the future holds,

people are going to lose ability to hold a normal conversation with someone. Although there will always

be similar topic of conversation between people, it should not be because a machine strapped to your

neck is telling you what to say.