AreWeHuman?

The question of whether humanity truly exists has been a pressing and ancient one, and in response, Beatriz Colomina and Mark Wigley have provided a multi-layered exploration of the close relationship between humans and design. They seek to challenge the philosophy of design through a multi-dimensional examination, starting from the earliest tools and decorations and extending to the constant presence of social media in our lives. Our daily experiences now involve thousands of layers of design that stretch from the exterior world to the very essence of our bodies and minds. This layering has even penetrated the planet itself, creating a geological layer of design that makes it impossible to escape its influence.

In their writings, Colomina and Wigley offer an archaeology of how design has come to dominate on a global scale, examining the unique relationship between the brain and the artifact across the last few hundred thousand years and the last few seconds. They create a vivid portrait of the interplay between design and humanity.

Ultimately, they show that design is what defines humanity, shaping the way we ask questions and consistently redesigning ourselves in the process.

作者简介

MarkWigleyisProfessorofArchitectureandDeanEmeritusofColumbiaUniversity’sGSAPP.BeatrizColominaisanarchitecturetheorist,curatorandprofessoratthePrincetonUniversitySchoolforArchitecture.Oneofherresearchfocusesissexualfantasiesinassociationwitharchitecture.