A pioneering new play, written by Ness resident Ron Coleman, who lives with early dementia, ‘Caught in this Moment of Time’ explores research into Artificial Intelligence undertaken by Ron himself, and is funded by DEEP (Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project, and An Lanntair’s Cianalas Project.
The play delves into family relationships, personal emotions and imagines the future of Artificial Intelligence. Gritty at times, exploring the injustice and pain of facing the future with dementia, Ron’s play is ultimately hopefully, and features poetry, live dance, folk singing, and a local waulking song.
By exploring what it is to be a machine, we discover what it is to be human…