The Digital Threshold
A Figure of Passage, Exposure, and Transformation
The Digital Threshold is a conceptual figure that describes the moment of crossing from one ontological state into another under the conditions of digital technology. It is not a stable border, but a zone of transformation—where categories such as public/private, human/machine, self/other, physical/virtual begin to blur.
This figure captures the feeling of being between: when logging in, uploading a self-image, entering a smart space, or interacting with an AI. One does not simply move through the threshold; one is also changed by it.
The Echo Layer
A Figure of Repetition, Resonance, and Recursive Identity
The Echo Layer is a conceptual figure that captures the recursive, self-reinforcing dynamics of digital communication. In algorithmic environments—such as social media platforms, recommendation systems, and data-driven interfaces—meaning is not only expressed, but continually repeated, reshaped, and reflected back to the user.
It is not simply about repetition, but about resonance: a feedback field where data intensifies, emotions loop, and opinions harden. The Echo Layer renders us increasingly legible to machines while making our own self-understanding increasingly machine-shaped.
