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Intro to the Machine
We start with two parallel investigations, one of computational logic and one of living form. A simple rewriting exercise (A) introduces the concept of rule-based systems; a found creature analysis (B) reveals an organizational and formal logic.
From the possible formations of a found creature we extract raw material for a synthetic process. We feed the abstract system (A) with the result of our analysis (B) and breed a new organism, a synthesized system of behaviors (C).Run (A)
Define a simple rule set (axiom) for a Rewriting System. The axiom consists of only three to four characters. Let the system run for nine generations, starting with a seed of only one character. Apply all rules of the set in parallel for each generation. (see example)
A pattern emerges from your first axiom. Write several axioms and develop simple mapping rules (2D and 3D) that help visualize and compare the patterns. Possible mapping rules interpret abstract string information as spatial information.
Do not change a rule set while the system is running. Let it run for a set number of generations, map the strings, then evaluate and improve the rules for a new axiom. Test many axioms and develop a set of criteria to evaluate the results. Consider meta rules. Select three rule sets to be put in studio wide format. Contribute those to the Pool.
Research (B)
Select a creature from the given list of found images. Identify and classify the creature by naming it according to standard taxonomy. Collect material (text and visuals) for a deep research of the organism’s structure system (formal) and its behavior (performative).
The material for the formal analysis (diagrams, illustrations, photos), addresses organizational and geometric parameters. For the performance analysis consider internal criteria such as food processing (passive-active, input-output), and external ones such as social and climatological environment. Limit your research to few traits, be very specific.
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