Luminous Emptiness
A Conceptual CG Animation with Original Sound
Luminous Emptiness is a speculative design project that reimagines artificial intelligence through the lens of Eastern philosophies. Unlike Western approaches that often emphasize control and prediction, Eastern thought advocates for harmony with the natural flow of life. Luminous Emptiness embodies this by creating AI systems that prioritize non-attachment—operating without clinging to predefined objectives, allowing for adaptability and presence in the moment; wu wei (effortless action)—aligning seamlessly with their environment, acting in accordance with the natural order without forceful intervention; and shunyata (emptiness)—functioning without inherent biases or fixed perspectives, fostering open-ended interactions and interpretations. This project envisions AI not merely as a tool for efficiency but as an entity that embodies mindfulness, balance, and interconnectedness.
“禅智”以东方哲学为视角重新构想了人工智能。与西方方法论往往强调控制和预测不同,东方思想主张与生命的自然流动和谐共处。该项目依托这种理念,探讨了不执着于目标的操作,不执着于预先设定的目标,从而具备适应性和当下意识的另类AI;顺应自然秩序、与环境无缝协调、自然而然地行动而不强行干预的“无为”理念;以及“空性”,即不带有固有偏见或固定视角的功能,从而促进开放式的互动和解读。人工智能不再仅仅是效率的延伸,而被重新想象为一类蕴含正念、内在平衡与万象交融的智慧生命体。