“Synedelica: Mixed Reality Reimagined” by Desnoyers-Stewart, Miller and Riecke
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- Synedelica: Mixed Reality Reimagined
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- The Nature of Reality
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Synedelica reimagines what is possible with immersive technology, providing a new perspective on reality. In this synesthetic mixed reality experience, visuals of the real world are modulated by sound, attuning immersants to the beauty hidden in the seemingly mundane. It brings mixed reality outside, immersing the user in an altered view of reality that encourages them to express themselves creatively and connect with those who surround them. Synedelica evokes new perspectives on the world, encouraging exploration and rekindling childlike wonder.
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