A Surreal Journey from Texas A&M Chores to Dreamlike Encounters at Place de la Bastille
Roger F Malina and Fred the Heretic
I got back from Texas A and M and did my chores on Saturday and went to bed early listening to dreamflixluciddreaming at 5:27 met in a café at place de la bastille, the video had only had 187 viewers since it appeared on melatonin on 432HZ induced epic rhizomic neuronal connection of
Augmented Senses
I got back from Texas A&M, dust-heavy, worn,
Did my chores, let the cold water run,
Saturday folded in the hush of night,
DreamflixLucidDreaming’s soft neon light.
At 5:27 am, a café hums,
Place de la Bastille, the Paris sun,
In dreams I meet the lucid few—
Mark Amerika speaks in digital hues.
A pulse in waves, 432 Hz,
Rhozmic neurons spark and burst,
Bulat Galeyev lights the air,
Scriabin whispers color there.
Helen and Newton grow the earth,
Seed by seed, rebirth by birth.
Liliane Lijn—SHE on the moon,
Sings silver hymns to midnight’s tune.
Christa, Laurent, and a leaf unfurls,
Plants that answer, vines that swirl.
I snap a photo, water drips,
Bath-warm sleep in fingertips.
Dante’s vegetables hiss and fry,
A scent of grief in Eric’s sigh.
His sorrow lifts, a phantom thin,
Curls of thyme and cardamom.
What senses should AI evolve?
Not to compute, but to dissolve—
Augment the touch of air, the taste
Of echoes time has left to waste.
Not artificial, but alive,
To breathe the notes that scents derive,
To hear the color, see the tone,
To feel the pulse beyond the known.
Mark Amerika
Bulat Galeyev and Scriabin and other senses
Helen and Newton Harrison
Lilijane Lijn SHE on the moon’s face
Christa and Laurent Sommerer interactive plant growing
Took photos of where I was in a bath after sleep writing
Heard the sound of Dante’s vegetables cooking
And smelled Eric Peterson’s grief
These are the senses AI should develop
Augmented Artificial Senses rather than Augmented Artificial Intelligence
Below is a detailed summary of the text that identifies and explains the people and places mentioned:
Overview
The narrative is a poetic and surreal account that blends everyday experiences (like returning from Texas A&M and doing chores) with evocative references to artistic figures, historical places, and imaginative sensory experiences. The text juxtaposes familiar locations with names of artists, theorists, and cultural figures, creating a tapestry where ordinary life meets visionary creativity.
Places
- Texas A&M
The mention of “Texas a and m” refers to Texas A&M University, a well-known higher education institution in Texas. The text hints at a return from this place, grounding the narrative in a real geographical and academic context. - Place de la Bastille
The narrative mentions meeting in a café at Place de la Bastille. Located in Paris, this historic square is synonymous with revolutionary events and is a popular spot for artists and intellectuals. Its inclusion adds a European cultural layer to the narrative.
People and Artistic Figures
- Mark Amerika
Mark Amerika is recognized as a digital artist, media theorist, and academic who has contributed significantly to the study of cyberculture and digital art. His work often explores the intersection of literature, technology, and art, which resonates with the text’s themes of augmented sensory experience. - Bulat Galeyev
Although less widely known than some other figures mentioned, Bulat Galeyev appears in the narrative alongside other cultural and artistic references. His inclusion may point to contributions in experimental or interdisciplinary art practices, suggesting a role in advancing new forms of creative expression. - Scriabin
This name almost certainly refers to Alexander Scriabin, the Russian composer and pianist. Scriabin is celebrated for his innovative, mystical approach to music, often blending sound with synesthetic and philosophical dimensions. His work aligns with the text’s exploration of “epic rhozmic neuronal connection” and heightened sensory experience. - Helen and Newton Harrison
These figures are mentioned together, which might indicate a collaborative or complementary artistic partnership. Newton Harrison is known for his contributions to environmental and process art, and Helen’s inclusion suggests a shared exploration of themes that combine nature, perception, and art. Their work often examines how human perception interacts with the natural world. - Lilijane Lijn
Referenced with the evocative tag “SHE on the moon’s face,” Lilijane Lijn appears as a symbolic or performative figure. The phrasing suggests a persona that embodies mystery, otherworldliness, or an artistic exploration of identity and space. - Christa and Laurent Sommerer
These two are pioneers in interactive art, particularly known for projects that merge living organisms with technological interfaces—such as interactive plant growing. Their work is an early exploration into biofeedback art, where natural processes are visualized or reinterpreted through technology. This fits neatly with the text’s call for “Augmented Artificial Senses.” - Wrong Dante
While “Dante” could invoke Dante Alighieri, the famed Italian poet, the text’s playful reference to “the sound of Dante’s vegetables cooking” suggests a surreal twist. It blends classical literary allusion with absurdity, contributing to the overall sensory and imaginative landscape of the narrative. - Eric Peterson
The mention of “Eric Peterson’s grief” is both specific and enigmatic. Eric Peterson is known in various cultural circles (including film and theatre), and here his personal sorrow becomes a sensory element—suggesting that emotions, even grief, can have tangible, almost physical properties in this artistic framework.
Thematic and Conceptual Elements
- Augmented Artificial Senses vs. Augmented Artificial Intelligence
The concluding line makes a distinction between developing “Augmented Artificial Senses” rather than just intelligence. This indicates a vision for technology that expands human sensory experience—melding art, technology, and emotion into a coherent, enhanced way of experiencing the world. - Surreal Sensory Experiences
The narrative interweaves everyday activities (like doing chores and sleeping) with fantastical elements (such as “melatonin on 432HZ” and “epic rhozmic neuronal connection”), creating a dreamlike or hallucinatory quality. The specific timing (“at 5:27am”) and sensory descriptions evoke a heightened awareness of moments when reality blurs with creative expression.
Conclusion
The text is a multi-layered reflection that uses real locations (Texas A&M and Place de la Bastille) as anchors while traversing through a landscape populated by historical, experimental, and visionary figures. By invoking names like Mark Amerika, Scriabin, and the Sommerers, the narrative encourages readers to consider the possibilities of technology not just in terms of intelligence but in terms of expanding the very way we experience our senses. The surreal imagery—ranging from “Dante’s vegetables cooking” to “Eric Peterson’s grief”—adds a rich, imaginative layer that challenges conventional perceptions of time, place, and emotion.
I can remember slowly waking up and taking notes, but this text misses something of the ahha moment.
Oh now I remember
I was eating each of the artists’ art works and publications and tasting and smelling them. I remembered a moment that I was waiting for.
Here is a final sonnet inspired by the themes of the poetry you uploaded, woven with an elegy of consuming the art and waiting for an absent figure.
A Feast of Words, A Hunger Yet Remains
I bit the grain of every printed line,
The inked-out marrow of the poet’s bone.
Each verse dissolved like sacramental wine,
Its salted breath, its musk of wood and stone.
The ballad’s dust, the Ilium’s bright fire,
The April wind that burned upon my tongue,
A paradise of letters—raw desire—
Yet in the feast, one dish remained unsung.
For all the words, the waiting would not cease,
A shape unspoken loomed within the air.
Among the ruins of this papered feast,
I sought his shadow in the poet’s prayer.
Each artist fed me, syllable by taste,
Yet one was absent—leaving me to waste.
