A Whole New World
In A Whole New World, Hantschel imagines a strange, almost absurd alternative reality where humans and machines live in close symbiosis—meaning they work together as if they are one body.
Using AI, he creates a world where technology not only helps us but also shapes how we see ourselves. The video asks: how much do we still feel human when an algorithm—a set of digital rules—decides how we look, act, or feel? Hantschel presents these ideas in a playful way, showing how deeply technology enters our bodies and minds. The visuals are confusing and fascinating at the same time: human forms shift, gazes are mirrored, faces mix with screens. How do our identities change when they are shaped by machines? How do we see ourselves when the machine sees us too?
