This project is an observation on our desire to make machines more human in order to understand them – but what would it look like to teach them sentimental human habits in their own language?

This work is a visual guide for a (hypothetical) machine attempting to learn the human habit of rock collecting. The presentation is a breakdown and analysis of real rock collections to identify markers for what humans are drawn to, and how this can differ for each collector. By following this guide, one should have all tools necessary to start their own rock collection and ultimately become more human.