recursive 🏳️🌈Really hate this idea of video chat software faking eye contact. Not because of presenting something that doesn't reflect reality, but because its reifying a neurotypical model of what is right and good in how humans present themselves
David J. Atkinson@recursive Video software that fakes eye contact will backfire. I am familiar with studies in #human-robot interaction #HRI that looked specifically at eye contact, gaze direction and so forth. There are very narrow quantifiable parameters for what people feel is natural and engaging. Looking away too frequently or for too long is interpreted as lack of interest. Lock gaze for too long and people think you are crazy and dangerous. Non-verbal communication is very rich and important!