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Automaton illustrates our modern capitalist society as a repetitious, mundane pattern in which we are lulled into complacency by superficial, materialistic factors. These factors only function as an amusement and to distract us from our monetary and technological dependence and enslavement, which in turn results in the obstruction of intellectual progress and psychological well-being. All the while underlying this societal framework there exists an anxious tension of dissatisfaction in humanity caused by our denial of base primal instincts.

This video is a critical view of the dynamics of social behavior that pervade human interaction. The video depicts these scripted behaviors as an autonomic, pattern based charade ultimately void of meaning and sincerity so that these actions are seen moreover as a lack of interaction or substance within common human peer bonding and intrapersonal relationships.

Documentary video of the concept and creation of the Paparazzibots, a series of five robots created by interactive installation and artificial life robotics artist Ken Rinaldo.

The Paparazzibots are autonomous surveillance robots that involuntarily capture people's photographs and make these images available on the internet as a comment on contemporary electronic surveillance society.

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