In this episode of Dr. VR, I’m joined by the brilliant interdisciplinary artist and XR creator, Tosca Terán, to explore her groundbreaking immersive experience, Symbiosis/\Dysbiosis - Sentience. Premiering at Venice Immersive 2024, this participatory MR masterpiece combines live actors, a dynamic soundtrack, and real-time biodata from living mycelium and human participants to create an awe-inspiring, multi-sensory journey.

This episode also marks a very special first for Dr. VR—it’s the first time an episode was recorded in VR! Tosca welcomed me into a breathtaking virtual world she created, and the experience of recording in this immersive environment is truly one-of-a-kind. Be sure to watch the video interview!

Tosca shares the story behind the creation of this ambitious project, from working with biological networks to the challenges and rewards of blending technology, art, and performance. We also dive into how Symbiosis/\Dysbiosis invites audiences to rethink their relationship with the natural world and the exciting possibilities of biofeedback technologies in the future of XR.