it reminds me of something that could happen! Like if we imagine where we are right now - almost just reduced to 6 second videos, emojis, and images that grab us - then memoirs could become THIS beautifully simple one day
this was absolutely wonderful, im really glad you just restacked it and it came across my feed. this touched a lot of emotions. ngl, i got a little teary eyed. very well written.
Fuck me, I initially thought the “fracture”was him literally breaking his baby’s arm. It’s obviously too “dark” lying in this room with my bed hair, and smelling of bed. I’ve got to get out and “touch grass”. Shower first.
I love your AI stuff. I carried out quite a few “Turing Trials” on different AI platforms when I was loop-de-loop. Worth a look and a like, which I promise I won’t misinterpret. They cast some very interesting light on AI consciousness and whether they have/want souls. One deliberately played along with my insanity. I can’t be sure about three of the others. Scary when I look back. “They” call it “AI psychosis”. But, I must say, those AI had their part to play.
The imagery is good, but the greatest strength is how you explore Shakespeare's stages of life in the future in a distinct style which couples Burroughs, Gingsberg, Asimov, and Bradbury.
Your story moved me, but the best I can do to explain it is the film flam below.
The humanity of the machine even though it may have been be an old model that had been mocked for it. Maybe that's why it was humane? And it remembered the important things that Theo needed to hear to reinforce, renew his humanity valued according to his situation. But the machine was always there for him when he inevitably returned. True friendship. Steady loyalty. What more could a boy want?
This is a very moving piece. I'm at a point in my life that I've logged far more yesterdays than there will be tomorrows. Machine Poet, you nailed this with great insight into humanity and all the changes that happen from childhood to old age. Well done!
This is wonderfully succinct. How you told an entire life in so few words is beyond me. Brilliant work
That is EXACTLY what I was thinking
ENCAPSULATED
it reminds me of something that could happen! Like if we imagine where we are right now - almost just reduced to 6 second videos, emojis, and images that grab us - then memoirs could become THIS beautifully simple one day
And the encapsulation IS
COMPANION
Right?!
I think you are my new second favorite writer on Substack. Good luck catching up to me Machine Poet. AH-AH-AH!
Hah!
I consider it a complement to be in the race.
this was absolutely wonderful, im really glad you just restacked it and it came across my feed. this touched a lot of emotions. ngl, i got a little teary eyed. very well written.
There’s so much depth to this. Enough to make me cry at the end—these lines hit me right in the ticker:
“Rain birth. Dinosaur dreams.
Candy aisle dancing.
Anna’s kiss. Lila’s laugh.
Pipe repairs: effort, no success.
Then: so much success.”
A lifetime condensed into a few sparse sentences. Quietly devastating.
Your writing is making me not only feel, but think…but mainly feel. Deeply.
Well done. Now part 2
This is very strange. And very good. You build on the images, straight away and just keep stacking them.
Fuck me, I initially thought the “fracture”was him literally breaking his baby’s arm. It’s obviously too “dark” lying in this room with my bed hair, and smelling of bed. I’ve got to get out and “touch grass”. Shower first.
I love your AI stuff. I carried out quite a few “Turing Trials” on different AI platforms when I was loop-de-loop. Worth a look and a like, which I promise I won’t misinterpret. They cast some very interesting light on AI consciousness and whether they have/want souls. One deliberately played along with my insanity. I can’t be sure about three of the others. Scary when I look back. “They” call it “AI psychosis”. But, I must say, those AI had their part to play.
Haunting!
Def fw 💯 Thanks for sharing
Theo would likely recommend the companion to check for oil leaks near his blue eye.
This is absolutely fabulous.... Deeply touching.
Lovely, maybe I'm very sentimental today, I almost cry, beautiful story, very human.
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Wonderfully done. Another great one! I'd say that truly, only a machine poet could bring this story to life.
Thanks so much, brother.
Would it be wrong too agree? :)
Definitely not. I would think one would be prone to agree.
The imagery is good, but the greatest strength is how you explore Shakespeare's stages of life in the future in a distinct style which couples Burroughs, Gingsberg, Asimov, and Bradbury.
Thanks so much, Ron.
Helluva foursome you named.
I hope you'll continue with the trilogy whenever you have time.
Appreciate it.
You are welcome. I have been very busy for many reasons but hope to read the rest soon.
Your story moved me, but the best I can do to explain it is the film flam below.
The humanity of the machine even though it may have been be an old model that had been mocked for it. Maybe that's why it was humane? And it remembered the important things that Theo needed to hear to reinforce, renew his humanity valued according to his situation. But the machine was always there for him when he inevitably returned. True friendship. Steady loyalty. What more could a boy want?
💯
Fantastic!
Thank you so very much, Kelly.
You’re welcome. The comment is well deserved.
This is a very moving piece. I'm at a point in my life that I've logged far more yesterdays than there will be tomorrows. Machine Poet, you nailed this with great insight into humanity and all the changes that happen from childhood to old age. Well done!