Religion and spirituality have a deep influence on how humans perceive their bodies, emotions, and relationships. As these dimensions are gaining growing attention in human-computer interaction (HCI), they become more apparent in various digital and virtual environments. In line with the "Pulse" theme of the conference, this workshop will provide a dedicated space for participants to share the (in)visible R/S "energy" that drives us, and to explore how interactive technologies might resonate with the soul. Building on previous workshops organised by the SPIRITED Collective, we aim to investigate four themes. Through guided activities and discussions, we seek to catalyse the sharing of transdisciplinary perspectives. These exchanges will both inform future research within religious and/or spiritual contexts and pave the way for collaborative post-workshop publication based on our shared insights.
- Soul Sync: Exploring Technological Resonance in Religious and Spiritual Energy
- Xiaran Song - Aalto UniversitySarah Cooney - Villanova UniversitySara Wolf - University of WürzburgBrett A. Halperin - University of WashingtonMichael J Hoefer - University of St. Thomas, Computer & Data SciencesElizabeth Buie - ,Caroline Claisse - Newcastle UniversityC. Estelle Smith - Colorado School of MinesJonna Häkkilä - University of LaplandAndrés Lucero - Aalto University
- Adjunct Proceedings of the 14th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, pp.1-5
- NordiCHI '26: Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
- ACM Other Conferences
- ACM
- 5
- College of Arts and Sciences; Computer & Data Sciences
- English
- Conference proceeding
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