Clase: poesía digital (parte 3 de 4)

Exploring Digital Monstrosities: The People Tree Experiment

Overview of People Tree

• Introduction to "People Tree," an experimental project by Utah Romano that generates poetry through real-time web searches.

• The installation features a strong performative aspect, where robots connected to the internet transform search queries into pre-recorded sounds, displayed on four monitors.

Visual and Auditory Components

• Description of the visual setup with four monitors and robotic mouths, creating an immersive experience in art spaces.

• Users can interact with the platform both in museums and online, allowing them to compose their own poems based on their searches.

Examples and Results

• Various material forms of the experiment are showcased, including different monitor designs and audience interactions.

• Adaptations for mobile devices highlight accessibility; examples of generated poems illustrate the algorithmic nature of text production.

The Nature of Text Production

• Generated poems reflect personal narratives (e.g., "My name is Charlie Moreno...") showcasing how digital content influences poetic expression.

• Emphasis on the significance of text production methods as crucial as the resulting text itself; links to historical avant-garde movements like constructivism and automatic writing.

Algorithmic Poetry and Aesthetic Patterns

• Discussion on how algorithmically produced texts create a dialectical relationship between moments of emotional connection and existential reflection.

• Reference to Tristan Tzara's method of random phrase selection highlights the absurdity in finding meaning through chance operations.

Poetic Functionality in Digital Context

• Analysis of how these digital works replicate aesthetic patterns from historical avant-gardes while also engaging with Jacobson's concept of poetic function in language.

• Exploration of repetition within algorithm-generated poetry reflects musical time structures, emphasizing sound patterns created through programming.

Chance Operations in Poetry Creation

• Examination of synonymy, antonymy, and equivalence as products of randomness within algorithmic frameworks; connects to André Breton’s ideas about objective chance.

Exploring Surrealism and Digital Poetry

The Intersection of Planning and Chance in Art

• The discussion begins with the concept of "cadáveres exquisitos" (exquisite corpses) from surrealism, highlighting how both chance and planning coexist in artistic creation.

• Peter Burger's theory on the "mediated production of chance" is introduced, emphasizing that while spontaneity exists, it is often guided by precise calculations regarding the medium used.

• The idea of collective authorship in digital spaces is presented, suggesting that a "great virtual poem" is being created collaboratively on social media platforms without individual signatures.

Political Rhetoric and Algorithmic Influence

• Belén Gache's experiment utilizes established rhetorical formulas to reinterpret political discourse through random repetition, showcasing how language can be reshaped within everyday contexts.

• Examples are provided where marketing slogans are juxtaposed with political messages, revealing absurdities when algorithmically generated content collides with traditional rhetoric.

The Role of Google as a Curator

• The conversation shifts to how search engines like Google act as curators of language today, shaping our understanding based on algorithmic results rather than organic discovery.

• Boris Groys' thesis posits that Google's influence transforms language into a philosophical machine, where truth emerges from its trajectories rather than fixed meanings.

Contemporary Textuality and Language Movement

• Kenneth Goldsmith's notion of "moving language" reflects contemporary textual practices where meaning evolves dynamically across various mediums.

Conclusion and Future Discussions