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Affectionate technology
lecture
"[David's talk] attracted one of the largest crowds we
have ever had at our colloquia. David entertained and educated
-- a beautiful blend of information and fun, reflecting the
spirit of all his creations. Out of all the talks I've sponsored
or attended at the Media Lab, I have never heard so many positive
remarks afterward -- remarks from students and staff such
as "That was the greatest talk we've ever had."
MIT Media Lab
Rosalind W. Picard, NEC Development Professor of Computers
and Communications, MIT Media Lab
Art, technology, education, and feminism
"Exciting, dynamic.... The perfect marriage
of both sides of the brain. [David is] clearly an expert
scientist who has a handle on how to deal with emotions in
a scientific environment. His presentations are perfect for
classrooms and larger settings, scientific and non-scientific
as well."
New England Biolabs
Barton Slatko, Director DNA Sequencing Group at New England
Biolabs and Science Educator
Virtual and dynamic environments in architecture
"David is brilliant in terms of uniting broad
concepts of new technologies and the public's misapprehension
of their uses. He combines an unusual strain of wit with
great passion to communicate his powerful and rare vision
-- that of technology being used to improve human relations.
He is an artist with a comic sense and a great understanding
of the future of society and technology."
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Kenneth Kaplan, Assistant Professor of Architecture, Harvard
University Graduate School of Design
Sculpture
"I have had the pleasure of hearing David's presentations
on several occasions. He is a lively and intelligent speaker,
brimming with energy and enthusiasm. His non-stop style covers
everything from complex technical information to his unique
philosophy and observations about art and technology in general.
He is wonderful to watch perform!"
1992 International Sculpture Conference
Rob Fisher, Sculptor
Interior design
"As a teacher of design and a professional designer,
I found David's ability to stimulate creative thinking in
his audience unique. He communicates excitement about creativity
in a way that makes people enjoy the process and he expands
the creative vision of everyone in the audience, whether they
have a professional interest in design or not."
1992 Greater Boston Home and Interior Design
Show
Beverly Payeff, Interior Designer, Beverly Payeff Studios,
Inc.
Architecturally integrated
high-tech art
"[David's presentations] take us to a place
where we no longer tend to visit as adults: where things
still have child-like wonder. His ability to speak about
advanced technology and convey this sense of wonder is very
unusual. He takes delight in life and art that one responds
to at a very fundamental level."
NBBJ Architects
John Savo, Senior Associate
Lunchtime teleconferenced
talk: Art, Technology, and Culture
"Thank you so much for arranging David Durlach's
presentation—it was by far the most entertaining, enjoyable,
and thought provoking lunch presentation we've had since I've
been with the firm."
Law Firm of Fish & Richardson
Andy D'Amico
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