We find ourselves in an era marked by the convergence of biotechnological advances and human culture, a convergence that propels us into uncharted territories. The familiar Darwinian narrative, with its emphasis on biological evolution as the primary driver of change, now gives way to a narrative shaped by the currents of cultural values. We are navigating a “post-Darwinian era,” a landscape where the evolution of life is steered not only by the forces of biology but by the intricate interplay of ideas, beliefs, and human agency. In the wake of the paradigmatic shift towards a “post-Darwinian era”, this project will explore the role of media art in relation to questions of evolution, ecology, global warming, pollution, co-existence, biotechnology and the presence of what we might term “extreme biologies.” This exploration seeks not only to understand but to actively engage with the evolving nature of life on Earth. It is an acknowledgment of the agency of culture and technology in shaping the trajectory of evolution, a recognition that cultural values, ideologies, and technological innovations are active players in the evolutionary game.
