Jonathan HarbourneEmpathy LibraryThe idea of our transparent City Hall (for our MSc HCI Creativity Module) morphed into a Library of Human Experiences.3 min read·Apr 4, 2021----
Jonathan HarbournePigeonsThe HCID MSc Creativity Module asked us to consider the non-human participant in the smart city. In making a mock-documentary film about…4 min read·Apr 4, 2021----
Jonathan HarbourneSpeculation and learning to See DifferentlyIn my college project group there’s a conspiracy theories going on: “It feels like our Creativity tutor is toying with us — playing a…6 min read·Apr 4, 2021----
Jonathan HarbourneCreativity through Stupidity“Why save you?” says Neytiri to Jake Sully after killing the wolves who were attacking him. “You have a strong heart, no fear. But stupid…2 min read·Apr 4, 2021----
Jonathan HarbourneWhat are Smart Cities?This article summarises the video above with a few updates and comments on the issues.5 min read·Apr 4, 2021----
Jonathan HarbourneThe City or Self-Sufficiency?One of my goals in moving out of the city is to become as self-sufficient as possible, at least with food and power. The idea behind Smart…5 min read·Apr 4, 2021----
Jonathan HarbourneSmart Cities considered harmful #2Why do universities ask students to study and write about Smart Cities? The very idea is enmeshed in an ideology that cities are still the…5 min read·Apr 4, 2021----
Jonathan HarbourneSmart Cities considered harmful #1I’ve just started the ‘Creativity in Design’ module at City, University of London Masters in Human–Computer Interaction Design. The theme…5 min read·Apr 4, 2021----