Mapping the Emotional Topography of a Community - TED

Explore the innovative XYZ Atlas project in this 16-minute TED talk by visual artist and entrepreneur Jennifer Chenoweth. Discover how mapping emotional experiences across Austin, Texas creates a collective hedonic history of the community. Learn about the Plutchik Theory, healing through art, and the methodology behind gathering anonymous data on personal experiences. Examine the results, including specific examples, and understand how this project contributes to creating collective histories. Gain insights into how emotional mapping can serve as a tool for inspiration, connection, and social change in urban communities.

Intro
Artist
Plutchik Theory
Healing
Art
X Y Z Atlas
Mapping Methodology
Anonymous Data
Personal Trauma
Moving the Project
Austin Texas
Results
Examples
Collective histories
Conclusion