Why physical barriers create invisible partitions in the human mind
In short: Designer Alexandra Auer explores how erecting physical walls unwittingly creates mental divisions, fostering an "us versus them" mentality that can compromise our collective safety.
Drawing on insights from a social design project involving two elementary schools separated by a fence, Auer examines the intangible consequences of physical boundaries. She argues that the proliferation of barriers today exceeds levels seen at the end of World War II.
The video suggests that these structures do more than divide space; they cultivate biases and separate us from the commonalities we share with others.
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