Karen - an app that psychologically profiles you as you play
A project in Brighton and Hove City, UK by Blast Theory000days
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Karen is a life coach and she is friendly. Too friendly.
Backers: 539
Average Pledge Per Backer: £33
Funded: £17,559 of £15,000
Dates: Oct 6th -> Nov 5th (31 days)
Project By: Blast Theory
Backers: 539
Average Pledge Per Backer: £33
Funded: £17,559 of £15,000
Dates: Oct 6th -> Nov 5th (31 days)
Project By: Blast Theory
£17,559
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 5 @ 13:02 -0500 GMT
117%
of goal
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Latest News
We did it! Thank you so much for making Karen a reality 
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Kickstarter backers, We hit our £15k target last night, which means that we can make Karen a reality. After two years of research and development, this is a huge moment for us and we can't quite express how grateful we are for your support in... (Read More)
Busy times at Blast Theory: an update on how the Karen app has progressed over the last three weeks
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Global press coverage for Karen
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Kickstarter backers, We're in our final week! We are so grateful for your support for Karen over the last three weeks. And if you've just joined us: hi there, it's great to have you on board. We thought we would share a bit of the press... (Read More)
What exactly is psychological profiling? And how does Karen use it? Dr Kelly Page explains!
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Psychological profiling is used for many different reasons. It is used in recruitment, by the military, and in those 'what Simpsons character are you' quizzes we all like sharing on our Facebook profiles. It's also used in marketing, as it enables... (Read More)
One for all the tech fans out there: Artist Nick Tandavanitj and Lead Technologist Alex Peckham talk about the development of the Karen app
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Interested in technology and app development? We filmed Blast Theory Artist Nick Tandavanitj and Lead Technologist Alex Peckham talking about the development of the app, and their influences in creating Karen. They explain what sets... (Read More)
Project of the Day! And hello to all Karen's new backers
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Howdy everyone, We were absolutely delighted to be Project of the Day on Kickstarter yesterday! Thanks so much to all of you who have backed the project so far, and hello there if you've just joined us. Your support means a lot, genuinely. We... (Read More)
Is Karen just as bad as Facebook? The Blast Theory artists explain what Karen has to do with Big Data, privacy and surveillance
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As well as delivering an experience that is fun, surprising and perhaps slightly unnerving, the Karen app explores how governments and companies are gathering our personal data without our consent. Blast Theory artists Nick Tandavanitj, Matt Adams,... (Read More)
Rewards images released!
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this snazzy bundle of Karen rewards! Dear Kickstarter backers, First of all, another big thank you for backing Karen in our first week on Kickstarter. We’re 46% funded today – incredible! Those of you who were wondering what our backer... (Read More)
THANK YOU TO KAREN’S EARLY BACKERS!!
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Our Karenometer, drawn on the Blast Theory whiteboard by Arists' Assistant Sarah! Dear Kickstarter backers, friends and family, Wow! Our Karen Kickstarter has been live for only two and a half days, and the response has been fantastic. We are 40%... (Read More)
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