2019

We are striving to digitize some areas of life as quickly as possible. Other things, however, will only ever be able to function organically. The design of herba electrum is a reminder of this fact; the controversial sculpture of a digital plant.

Thanks to its light and humidity sensors, the herba electrum has the same needs as a real plant. After a realistic delay set in the code, the display flower shows whether it is being properly cared for. Should we perhaps change the code to build a cactus instead?