The Problem with Immersion
Session Title:
Machinic Sense & Sensibility: The Problem with Immersion
Presentation Title:
The Problem with Immersion
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Abstract:
Existing terminology is inadequate for the study of immersive design theory. This paper proposes alternatives for the catch-all term “immersion” and suggests a structure for reliably deploying immersive practice. Absorb/engross replaces the general use of “immersion”, the distinction between engrossment by form and engrossment by transportation is highlighted, and embodied praesence is proposed as a term that engages with the sublime experience of an alternate reality that is at the heart of immersive design practice.
