How multisensory storytelling preserves memory and deepens engagement – CPH:DOX Inter:Active

Agnese Pietrobon

This year, CPH:DOX Inter:Active reflects on the theme of multisensoriality, fully entering a broader collective discussion and research process in which XR is the true protagonist. “The dominance of the audiovisual within media to date reflects a kind of ocular-centric and eye-centric view within Western culture that goes right back to the invention or perspective […]

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