social turkers:

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What if we could receive real-time feedback on our social interactions? Would unbiased third party monitors be better suited to interpret situations and make decisions for the parties involved? How might augmenting our experience help us become more aware in our relationships, shift us out of normal patterns, and open us to unexpected possibilities? I am developing a system like this for myself using Amazon Mechanical Turk. During a series of dates with new people I meet on the internet, I will stream the interaction to the web using an iPhone app. Turk workers will be paid to watch the stream, interpret what is happening, and offer feedback as to what I should do or say next. This feedback will be communicated to me via text message.
« january 24, 8:00pm, say/do
january 20, 7:45pm, mturk profoundity »

january 23, 3:00pm, perplexed

MTurk options:

011013_interface

MTurk payment: $0.20
Number responses: 22
Avg time/task: 4:26

Avg MTurk interaction rating: 2.8

time how does she appear to be feeling? how does he appear to be feeling? rating what do you want the woman to say?
15:04 She looks to be seated at the table reading a book, and being content He appears to be content as well. 3 I really like this cafe
15:05 she seems to be wrapped up into whatever she is doing on the phone and not paying any attention to her companion at the table. I think he is feeling left out and wondering what is so damn important on her phone that she cant pay him any attention. 2 Please leave me alone now.
15:06 She seems to be happy, maybe a little bored. He seems happy too. 3 Please focus the camera on what matters.
15:07 She is Very happy and talked with a man. He is happy and talked with lady. 3 She is fully involved with speaking.
15:20 She appears to feel happy and interestingly doing something sitting with a person near her. He too appears to be happy and interested in what he is doing. 4 You look cool
15:22 The woman seems to be enjoying and happy enough. The man is also enjoying chatting with the woman. 4 The woman is enjoying speaking.
15:31 She is being very cagey and not forthcoming He would like more interest in him. 2 What are you up to this evening?
15:39 The women appeared very happy in talking with that particular person at that moment. i cant able to see the men in that video but by hearing his voice he too happy by talking with that women. 3 she look beautiful and she fully involved in speaking
15:39 i cant tell but its nice he is confident good cooperation 4 nothing good
15:40 It appears that the woman is having problems with her back, but is also enjoying the conversation about cities, locations, trainings with the male. She did mention being a runner and appears to run more than the male she is having a conversation with. The man appears to be discussing running and training. While he hasn’t met his goals, he is not complaining about any pain or discomfort. 3 We should get together.
15:45 She seems to be cheerful and engaged. She’s smiling and laughing fairly regularly, and engaging in a thoughtful, casual conversation. He seems to be relaxed and also at least in a fairly positive mood. He’s also engaged in a casual conversation, and seems interested, although he seems to be laughing less than the woman is. 4 Do you want to get something to eat?
15:46 it is not clear it is poor 1 please doing well
15:48 The woman appears to agitated or nervous because it seems like she was moving around a lot and didn’t have a clear train of thought or conversation or like she was trying to keep the man’s attention. The man seems to be either uninterested or just trying to get by. He is talking quietly and sounds submissive. I think he might be nervous or awkward at the moment. 2 Would you like to go for a walk?
15:48 The woman seems to happy and enjoying chatting with the man. The man is also seriously discussing with the woman. 4 I need that.
15:50 She is invisible The man is also invisible. Propably he is feeling invisible. 2 Abra-kadabra, im visible again
15:58 woman feel really sorry in such a situation ,because she is nothing to do in such a bad situation man would like to see like those incidents ,for get a fun 2 god bless you
16:07 woman is a very simple Good things and active woman 4 Woman is a free minded
16:11 The woman seems confused and scared. The man seems a bit pushy and nosey. 2 Good bye, I have to go.
16:12 This woman seems to be feeling rather awkward and while not entirely uncomfortable, it’s easy to see that she isn’t used to being on camera. The man seems to be feeling more comfortable and actually it is he, who is interested in asking the girl, questions. 2 Thank you, well this has been interesting
16:15 The stream is \off-air\”.” The stream is \off-air\”.” 3 The stream is \off-air\”.”
16:21 She is very gorgeous.She is very keen in her work. Man is handsome.He feels somewhat happy. 5 Have self confidence.
16:21 he looks very intelligent and speak in that correct way this man interact clearly what he like to say, so he can convey his thoughts easily. 3 i need that

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