Navigating the Mirage. Inside Shanghai Between Virtual and Tangible

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Abstract

A fascinating juxtaposition unfolds in the heart of Shanghai’s vibrant urban mosaic, where the virtual and the tangible engage in a seductive dance that illuminates the complexities of contemporary society. Navigating the Mirage embarks on a journey through this urban mosaic, where dreams, aspirations, and challenges continually shape the city’s identity. Shanghai’s skyline, adorned with iconic architectural wonders, embodies collective societal ambitions. Beyond physical grandeur, the city’s intense virtual rêverie offers an Edenic space for limitless imagination and innovation. In this digital realm, Shanghai becomes a theatre of unlimited potential, facilitated by a digital ecosystem that fosters global connections and transactions. The arts flourish in Shanghai’s virtual Eden, bridging the gap between the intangible and the tangible. However, the allure of the virtual world must be balanced with genuine human connections. Shanghai’s advanced technological landscape plays a fundamental role in redefining reality through artificial intelligence and virtual experiences. The journey explores Shanghai’s Eden’s idea in a complex dichotomy between the virtual and the tangible, offering a narrative of contemporary existence’s dreams, aspirations, and complexities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)188-197
Number of pages10
JournalVesper
Volume2024
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords

  • Rêverie
  • Shanghai
  • urban identity
  • urban mosaic
  • virtual landscapes

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