Educational Convergence: The Anthropology, Performance, and Technology (APT) Program

Abstract

This Work in Progress paper notes that the 21st century is a time of existential challenges and great social change. It is an anthropogenic era in which human society is firmly at the center of change at all scales. The future of our civilization depends on the ability of humankind to respond to these challenges. Whereas technology was once seen as the solution to these challenges, it has become evident that only by coupling technology in an appropriate cultural context can it be successful. The Anthropology, Performance, and Technology (APT) program is an intersectional bridge between these three disciplines designed to nurture the creation of innovative solutions to socially relevant problems in the 21st century. This paper describes the vision and objectives of the APT program, and the current status.