<i>Latent Ecologies of the Mind</i> : Laying Down the Path for Ecopoietic Hyperfeedback Systems

Abstract Latent Ecologies of the Mind is an interdisciplinary project that leverages real-time neurofeedback, hyperscanning, and generative AI to project physiological signals into digital ecosystems. This approach creates participatory environments where cognitive states dynamically shape ecological narratives. Central to this work is the concept of the ecotone—a fertile interface where distinct systems meet—here reimagined as a space for shared congnitive and ecological transformation. The paper contributes (i) conceptua propositions about ecotones of the mind and shared embodiment and (ii) design mappings from physiology to ecological representations. This perspective points toward how integrating biosignals, AI, and ecological metaphors can inspire new forms of relational awareness, offering innovative pathways for nurturing personal and planetary well-being.