Concept: Groborinics
Can robots and artificial intelligence possess “groove”? That is the core concept of “Groborinics.” The notions of the mechanical and the digital often carry an impression of “non‑humanity,” and they are frequently used as a clear dividing line between human and non‑human entities. But is it really true that machines and artificial intelligence lack any form of “human‑likeness”?
One particularly fascinating musical genre in this context is funk. Rather than focusing on melody or narrative, funk is music that concentrates relentlessly on intricate “rhythm” and “polyrhythmic” structures. Yet the ability to maintain an absolutely solid groove and respond instantaneously to any musical situation is supported by a level of musical sophistication and a physicality that are so highly refined they may be said to transcend ordinary human capacities.
People who insist on driving manual‑transmission cars, or those who truly master computers, often become acutely aware of the “personality” or quirks of hardware machines, as well as the behaviors and “personalities” of operating systems or artificial intelligences—their characteristic responses, their glitches, even their hallucinations.
“Groborinics” is a label that focuses on machines, robots, and digital expressions—entities that perform tasks, actions, and work on par with humans, yet are still set apart simply because they are non‑human creations made by humans. Through this focus, the label seeks to explore and reexamine the value inherent in these beings.
One particularly fascinating musical genre in this context is funk. Rather than focusing on melody or narrative, funk is music that concentrates relentlessly on intricate “rhythm” and “polyrhythmic” structures. Yet the ability to maintain an absolutely solid groove and respond instantaneously to any musical situation is supported by a level of musical sophistication and a physicality that are so highly refined they may be said to transcend ordinary human capacities.
People who insist on driving manual‑transmission cars, or those who truly master computers, often become acutely aware of the “personality” or quirks of hardware machines, as well as the behaviors and “personalities” of operating systems or artificial intelligences—their characteristic responses, their glitches, even their hallucinations.
“Groborinics” is a label that focuses on machines, robots, and digital expressions—entities that perform tasks, actions, and work on par with humans, yet are still set apart simply because they are non‑human creations made by humans. Through this focus, the label seeks to explore and reexamine the value inherent in these beings.