

Poiesis and Enchantment in Topological Matter by Sha Xin Wei
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Poiesis and Enchantment in Topological Matter by Sha Xin Wei is an interdisciplinary exploration of how art, philosophy, and science can converge to reimagine materiality, technology, and human experience. Sha Xin Wei, a media theorist and experimental artist, challenges the mechanistic and utilitarian views of technology, proposing instead a poietic approach—one rooted in creation, emergence, and aesthetic experience. In this book, Sha Xin Wei investigates "topological matter," not just in terms of mathematical or physical structures, but as a metaphor for how we inhabit and engage with the world. He draws on concepts from phenomenology, continental philosophy, media theory, and the arts to argue for an understanding of materiality that emphasizes fluidity, process, and relationality. By focusing on "enchantment," he calls for a re-enlivened relationship with the world—one where material processes and human practices are seen as co-creative and deeply interconnected. The book offers reflections on topics like responsive environments, embodied interaction, and experimental media art, grounded in both philosophical inquiry and practical design. Poiesis and Enchantment in Topological Matter is a rich, imaginative work that invites scholars, designers, artists, and technologists to rethink the ways we create, live with, and experience matter and technology in an increasingly complex world.