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Who Moved My Culture?: Expanding Anthropological Perspectives in ACI

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In this position paper, we discuss the potential for cross-fertilization between the disciplines of animal-computer interaction (ACI) and cultural anthropology. Through an analysis of the animal-technology-human triad in the Western familial and domestic context, we argue for a more systematic grounding of ACI in anthropology and in particular, inclusion of anthropological perspectives in ACI's multidisciplinary discourse. This can lead to new insights into how culture affects animal-human-technology interactions and relationships, as well as how it can be shaped by them.

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ACI '20: Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Animal-Computer Interaction
November 2020
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ISBN:9781450375740
DOI:10.1145/3446002
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  1. ACI, anthropology
  2. culture
  3. dogs
  4. domestic sphere
  5. family
  6. pet wearables

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