Clase: poesía digital (parte 4 de 4)

Exploring Digital Poetry in Argentina

Introduction to Digital Poetry

• The discussion begins with an exploration of digital poetry in Argentina, focusing on whether it can be classified as literature.

• Mentions the work of Mento Laufer, who conducts experiments highlighting the relationship between text and image within a digital context.

Key Experiments in Digital Poetry

Macrigate Horno

• Introduces "Macrigate Horno," a discourse generator that creates random combinations from statements made by Mauricio Macri.

• The experiment showcases chaotic textual availability, reflecting the disjointed oratory skills of the former president and critiquing political marketing.

Bots World: Writer's Block

• Discusses "Bots World," a platform designed to help writers overcome creative blocks through reader participation.

• This project allows users to contribute words or phrases, creating a fractal narrative that evolves continuously.

Visual and Kinetic Elements in Poetry

Circular Text Structures

• Explores how circular arrangements of text create visual effects while linking movement with meaning, enhancing poetic expression.

• Highlights how this structure relates to programming concepts, suggesting an infinite mathematical series behind the visual presentation.

Charly Gradín's Experimentation

The Peronism Poem

• Describes Charly Gradín’s poem about Peronism, which reorders Google search results into poetic form.

• The project features a green screen interface where verses appear dynamically as they follow a moving ball, accompanied by techno music.

Reader Interaction and Experience

• Emphasizes that readers cannot grasp the poem as a complete entity; instead, it unfolds over time without control over its pace or sound.

Peronismo: A Metaphorical Exploration

The Nature of Peronismo

• Peronismo is likened to air for pigeons and a river in motion, suggesting its dynamic and ever-changing nature.

• It is described as a myth that can fracture under pressure, similar to a raft navigating turbulent waters.

• The discussion highlights the fixed yet interactive visuality of poetry, emphasizing how it engages readers through non-linear experiences.

Poetic Composition and Technology

• The series features poems recited from pre-recorded voices, composed randomly through automated processes, showcasing the intersection of technology and poetry.

• References to various poets illustrate how contemporary works are recontextualized within existing literary traditions.

Literature Generated by Algorithms

• The conversation shifts towards literature created by machines, questioning the boundaries between human creativity and algorithmic generation.

• Examples include Twitter bots that generate narratives based on data patterns, challenging traditional notions of authorship.

Case Studies in Algorithmic Literature

• One example discussed is "habitantes ar," which creates biographies from microdata collected by census surveys, presenting life fragments devoid of personal identifiers.

• Another case involves a bot that updates news headlines from "La Nación," creating fragmented narratives filled with current events while obscuring their original context.

Conceptual Connections Across Projects

• A project titled "Soñé" collects dreams shared on Twitter during specific hours, forming a surreal collection that reflects collective consciousness.

Understanding Poetics and Legalities in Literature

Introduction to Poetic Function

• The discussion begins with an exploration of the poetic function as articulated by Roman Jakobson, emphasizing its significance within literary fields.

• The upcoming class will delve into complex texts that challenge conventional understandings of poetry and legality in literature.

• There is a focus on how these concepts interact and influence each other, setting the stage for deeper analysis in Unit 2.

• The speaker indicates that students will engage with these ideas through listening and critical thinking exercises in the next session.