In QRebirth 0.5, the narrative takes place in a void where scanning a yellow bike’s QR code begins a mysterious journey. This scan turns the user into “machines” and “AI,” navigating a binary QR-city of 0s/1s. As QR codes spread, humanity cedes reality interpretation to AI, becoming mere observers. Is our “truth” just crafting higher-dimensional illusions? With 3D QR Codes advancing, will they limit urban data? How will human-machine dynamics evolve in this endless digital revolution?
QRebirth 0.5 / Jianrui Chen, Yukai Chen, Tao Jin, Yizhou Fan - Photo: Jianrui Chen, Yukai Chen, Tao Jin, Yizhou Fan
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QRebirth 0.5
Jianrui Chen (CN), Yukai Chen (CN), Tao Jin (CN), Yizhou Fan (CN)
QRebirth 0.5 / Jianrui Chen; Yukai Chen; Tao Jin; Yizhou Fan - Photo: Jianrui Chen; Yukai Chen; Tao Jin; Yizhou Fan
QRebirth 0.5 / Jianrui Chen; Yukai Chen; Tao Jin; Yizhou Fan - Photo: Jianrui Chen; Yukai Chen; Tao Jin; Yizhou Fan
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