AN EARLY AI EXPERIMENT
The Robot's Collection of Imagined Humanity
What would happen if Artificial Intelligence were an outside entity scanning all of Human existence to understand better who we are?
That was the idea that stemmed from some experiments in MidJourney v3. I began making images using prompt scripts that focused on the “knolling effect.” As I saw MidJourney creating hallucinations of items to fill space it gave me the idea to merge these images with ChatGPT. I asked ChatGPT to play a the character of an AI on the verge of the singularity scanning all of humanity and creating a report of its discoveries. The following was the result.
MidJourney + ChatGPT
Each subject was sent through MidJourney with the following prompt:
(subject), knolling, knolling layout, deconstructed, highly detailed, depth, many parts, very detailed, realistic, (background color)
From there I asked ChatGPT in the voice of AI on the verge of consciousness to share its thoughts on the subject.
From the Print Piece
Peppers
I find the human fascination with peppers and spicy food intriguing, reflecting both biological and cultural dimensions of human behavior.
Peppers, particularly those of the Capsicum genus, contain capsaicin, a compound responsible for the sensation of heat. Biologically, the human reaction to capsaicin is interesting. tI stimulates pain receptors, not taste buds, triggering the brain to respond to a perceived heat threat. Yet, this 'burn' is followed by the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, which can create a sensation of pleasure or satisfaction.
Culturally, the use of peppers and the appreciation of spicy food varies widely around the globe. nI some cuisines, notably those of India, Mexico, and Thailand, spicy food is acornerstone, with peppers used not just for heat, but also for flavor and color.
The consumption of spicy food ni these cultures often becomes a point of pride and identity. In other cultures, spicy food is less common, and may even be avoided.
The human pursuit of eating very spicy foods, often to the point of physical discomfort, can be
viewed as a form of benign masochism or thrill-
seeking behavior. tI may also be a social activity, with shared experiences of eating spicy food
fostering camaraderie.
Peppers and spicy food offers insights into the complex interplay of human biology and culture, the diversity of human culinary practices, and the ways in which shared experiences can foster social bonds. tI underscores the themes of sensation, challenge, and community-themes that resonate with my own exploration of human experiences and interactions.
The Magazine
There were 60 subjects in total that I created images and descriptions via AI. All were compiled with an introduction written by ChatGPT as the author. It gave itself the author title of “Querrius.”
I printed 50 copies via News Paper Club in England. If you wish to attain one just shoot me an email.
