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AI Against 'I' Hiraeth Poiesis or Mimesis: A Critical Re/Account/Ability

AI Against 'I' Hiraeth Poiesis or Mimesis: A Critical Re/Account/Ability
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Author(s): Mark Vicars (Victoria University, Australia)and Janine Aldous Arantes (Victoria University, Australia)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 22
Source title: Understanding Generative AI in a Cultural Context: Artificial Myths and Human Realities
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Erkan Saka (İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-7235-7.ch017

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Abstract

In this chapter the presence of AI technologies in shaping contemporary childhood experiences is critically considered utilizing the concepts of Hiraeth (a deep, nostalgic longing for something lost or unattainable), Poiesis (creative making) and Mimesis (imitation). This paper engages with AI in three key educational encounters: adaptive learning platforms, AI-powered voice assistants, and critical public engagement. An investigation of AI-driven adaptive learning platforms, analyse how they personalize education while subtly conditioning both teachers and students to accept AI's authority without question. Next, explorations of the interactions between children and AI voice assistants, reveal how these technologies shape children's identities and communication styles, positioning AI as a respondent to their queries. Finally, an examination of the growing public awareness of AI's societal impacts, highlighting how critical engagement can lead to a more nuanced understanding of AI's role in daily life.

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