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SUMMARY:Affective computing: problems\, reactions and intentions - Shazia 
 Afzal
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CONTACT:Alan Blackwell
DESCRIPTION:We will be discussing R. D. Ward and P. H. Marsden (2004). Aff
 ective computing: problems\, reactions and intentions. Interacting with Co
 mputers 16(4)\, 707-713.\n\nAvailable online at:\nhttp://dx.doi.org/10.101
 6/j.intcom.2004.06.002\n\nAlthough we share the optimistic vision of affec
 tive computing presented in Interacting with Computers 14(2)\, we question
  the extent to which affective sensing can support the kinds of applicatio
 ns proposed in the literature. These applications depend upon the detectio
 n of affective reactions to HCI situations and events\, but it has yet to 
 be shown that such reactions can reliably be detected in subtle and natura
 l situations. We also point out that\, in human–human interaction\, inte
 ntional commmunicative affect is both easier to recognise and more importa
 nt than reactive affect. We suggest exploration of this idea may lead to m
 ore fruitful applications of affective computing.\n\nRubric for the readin
 g group: Everyone attending is expected to read the paper in advance. Plea
 se bring a copy with you\, preferably annotated with interesting reflectio
 ns. The format of discussion will be a brief invited introduction/critique
  by two members of the group\, followed by general discussion and informal
  mixing.
LOCATION:Seminar Room FW11\, Computer Laboratory
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