Dividends of Destiny is a coin-operated
fortune teller machine. After making a payment, you place your hand on
a palm reader, and a unique fortune is generated and vocally delivered.
Will the fortune be favorable or foreboding? That depends on the payment
you're providing!
Dividends of Destiny was my final
project for the Interactive Berlin workshop I took in July 2023 at
School of Machines.
Judgment and biases shape our world, invisibly influencing our daily
experiences. Especially in software, like those governing bank loans or
job applications, hidden parameters can leave us feeling powerless.
'Dividends of Destiny' is a bold incarnation of this inequitable truth. It
doesn't bury its bias in code or conceal it in the fine print, but brandishes
it with an unapologetic bravado. More coins equal sunnier fortunes, a glaring
testament to a world that often rewards those with more to give. The beauty
lies in its transparency; you're at the helm, deciding your fate within its
skewed logic.
Pay up! Drop a coin, and challenge what it means to be in control!