Presencethrough
Presencethrough is a concept used in media theory and human–computer interaction to describe the perceptual experience of a presence communicated through mediated channels rather than through direct physical co-presence. The term emphasizes a process in which presence is transmitted, constructed, and felt through cues embedded in technology, artifacts, or performance, allowing an audience or participant to feel 'with' another entity across space or medium.
Origins and usage: Derived from discussions of telepresence and social presence, presencethrough appears in theoretical writings
Mechanisms: Presencethrough relies on multimodal cues—visual representations, voice and sound timing, haptic feedback, and embodied avatars
Applications: In remote collaboration, telepresence systems, virtual reality, and live-streamed performances, presencethrough informs design choices that
Evaluation and limitations: Researchers assess presencethrough through self-report scales of co-presence, physiological indicators, and behavioral measures,
See also: telepresence, social presence, co-presence, media psychology.