presentationbeings

Presentation beings are a class of sentient agents whose defining power is the ability to present information to an audience. They may be biological, synthetic, or hybrid, and their primary function is to convey, frame, and persuade through structured presentation.

Typical traits include a focus on rhetoric and visual-spatial display, the use of pacing, emphasis, and audience-adaptive messaging. They often assume a persona or role that aligns with the content, controlling what is shown or said, and shaping how listeners interpret data.

Contexts: In speculative fiction and theoretical work, they serve as explorations of trust, authority, and the performance of knowledge. In education and simulation design, presentation beings act as tutors or presenters, guiding attention and simplifying complex material. In interactive media, they may function as avatars or spokespersons that bridge users to information.

Variants: display beings that appear purely visual; voice or speaking beings that use dialogue; embodied beings with movement; and multi-modal hybrids that combine speech, gesture, and data visualization.

Ethics and critique: Because presentation beings emphasize surface-level credibility, critics warn about manipulation, overreliance on charisma, and the risk of obscuring underlying complexity. Designers and researchers emphasize transparent goals, verifiable content, and user autonomy.