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 ===== Symbolic Grounding ===== ===== Symbolic Grounding =====
-by [[http://christian.faubel.derstrudel.org|Christian Faubel]] und [[http://wolfgang-spahn.de|Wolfgang Spahn]].\\+an analog artificial neural network by [[http://christian.faubel.derstrudel.org|Christian Faubel]] und [[http://wolfgang-spahn.de|Wolfgang Spahn]].\\
  
-We develop a kinetic light and sound installation that is run at its core by a network of 100 artificial analogue neurons. In this network function, temporal structures, ordered sequences and coordination patterns emerge from the interaction of the artificial neurons and the connectivity of the network. The installation renders these temporal structures and functions tangible and allows the visitor to experience the complexity of interactions happening in such a network. \\+ 
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 +Symbolic Grounding is an artistic exploration into the world of analogue computation and pattern generation. It is inspired by what appears to be simple biological control system, such as limb coordination, specifically finger tapping. The artist shows the underlying complexity at play, via electronic circuit that produces an ever-changing ensemble of rhythms.\\ 
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 +The installations presents interaction of an artificial network similar to that of our nervous system. This allows the visitor to experience the complexity of communication that happens within all of us, through an installation of 100 artificial analogue connections. The on/off state of the switches is comparable to that behaviour of a neuron in the brain.\\ 
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 +Symbolic Grounding is a kinetic light and sound installation that runs at its core by a network of 100 artificial analogue neurons. In this network function, temporal structures, ordered sequences and coordination patterns emerge from the interaction of the artificial neurons and the connectivity of the network. The installation renders these temporal structures and functions tangible and allows the visitor to experience the complexity of interactions happening in such a network. \\
 Our approach is guided by systems theory, one the one hand theoretical models that explain inter-limb coordination, specifically the coordination dynamics of finger tapping [see link 3] and on the other hand by models from theoretical neuroscience [see link 4]. \\ Our approach is guided by systems theory, one the one hand theoretical models that explain inter-limb coordination, specifically the coordination dynamics of finger tapping [see link 3] and on the other hand by models from theoretical neuroscience [see link 4]. \\
 Similar to the technique of using analog computers for solving complex equations [see link 5], we use analogue electronics to run the equations for describing the temporal evolution of models of neural populations as proposed by Shun-Ichi Amari [link 3]. \\ Similar to the technique of using analog computers for solving complex equations [see link 5], we use analogue electronics to run the equations for describing the temporal evolution of models of neural populations as proposed by Shun-Ichi Amari [link 3]. \\
 Unlike using the algorithmic software libraries for executing the feed-forward neural networks as they are provided by Google we are interested in non-algorithmic approaches to computation. Unlike using the algorithmic software libraries for executing the feed-forward neural networks as they are provided by Google we are interested in non-algorithmic approaches to computation.
 In the systems we develop there is no central clock that steps through a set of instructions, no reading or writing of symbols as in the Turing machine, but a continuous flow of time and electrons. Our tools are the methods and equations as they have been developed for describing circular systems that feed back onto themselves by dynamics systems theory and earlier by cybernetics. We use these tools in a constructive and experimental approach to produce temporal patterns that may seem algorithmic, but are not.   In the systems we develop there is no central clock that steps through a set of instructions, no reading or writing of symbols as in the Turing machine, but a continuous flow of time and electrons. Our tools are the methods and equations as they have been developed for describing circular systems that feed back onto themselves by dynamics systems theory and earlier by cybernetics. We use these tools in a constructive and experimental approach to produce temporal patterns that may seem algorithmic, but are not.  
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 ===== Pop-Neuron Oscillator ===== ===== Pop-Neuron Oscillator =====
-Shun-Ichi Amari Oscillator by Christian Faubel and Wolfgang Spahn.\\ +The Pop-Neuron Oscillator is a neural Oscillator based on the work of Shun-Ichi Amari.\\ 
-Its an analog electronic implementation of the model described in [[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF00337259|"Dynamics of pattern formation in lateral-inhibition type neural fields"]] by Shun-Ichi Amari.\\+ 
 +It'an analog electronic implementation of the model described in [[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF00337259|"Dynamics of pattern formation in lateral-inhibition type neural fields"]] by Shun-Ichi Amari.\\
  
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-[[http://christian.faubel.derstrudel.org/code/neural-oscillators/twooscillators|Simulation]] of two coupled neurol oscillators by Christian Faubel.\\ +[[http://christian.faubel.derstrudel.org/code/two-oscillators/|Simulation]] of two coupled neurol oscillators by Christian Faubel.\\
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-Here are all Paper PCB and schematics of the  [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pop_neuron_main|Pop Neuron]]. It is compatible to the analog computer sythem [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=analog_computer:analog_computer_main|Confetti]], too.\\ +
-**Modules:** +
-  * [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pn001_pop_neuron|PN001 Pop Neuron]] +
-  * [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pn002_excitatory_pop_neuron|PN002 Excitatory Pop Neuron]] +
-  * [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pn003_inhibitory_pop_neuron|PN003 Inhibitory Pop Neuron]] +
-  * [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pn101_opto_synapse_osc|PN101 Opto Synapse (Osc)]] +
-  * [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pn102_opto_synapse_trig|PN102 Opto Synapse (Trig)]] +
-  * [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pn103_fire_amp|PN103 Fire Amp]] +
-  * [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pn104_inter_neuron|PN104 Inter Neuron]] +
-  * [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pn201_turn_tonnector|PN201 Turn Connector]] +
-  * [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pn202_connector|PN202 Connector]] +
-  * [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pn301_energie_supply|PN301 Energie Supply]] +
  
 +The [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=pop_neuron:pop_neuron_main|Pop Neurons]] by Wolfgang Spahn. They are part of the analog computer [[http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=analog_computer:analog_computer_main|Confetti]].\\
  
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 ===== Ring of Integrate and Fire ===== ===== Ring of Integrate and Fire =====
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-A ring of 32 Pop Neurons generate pattern running in circles through the ring. These signals were send to the four other installations in the room. These signals trigger and influence there behavior in different ways.\\+A ring of 32 Pop Neurons generates patterns that are running in circles through the ring. These signals are send to the four other installations in the room. These signals trigger and influence their behavior in different ways.\\
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 ===== Audio Visual Synth ===== ===== Audio Visual Synth =====
-A synthesizer based on 8 Pop Neurones. Always two oscillators will be ring modulated. The signal will be amplified.\\+A synthesizer based on 8 Pop Neurones. Two oscillators are ring modulated and their signal is amplified.\\
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-An other neuron oscillator will modulate the oscillation and at the same time the installation is connected with 2 "Synapse" to the "Ring of Integration and Fire". That will syncs and desyncs the two oscillation.+Another neural-oscillator modulates the oscillation and at the same time the installation is connected with 2 "Synapses" to the "Ring of Integration and Fire" which syncs and desyncs the two oscillation.
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 ===== Kinetic Field ===== ===== Kinetic Field =====
-Montors are driven by 8 oscillators made out of 16 neurons. The signal of the motors is feeds back into the neurons and influence them, too. +motors are driven by 8 oscillators made out of 16 neurons. The signal of the motors is feeds back into the neurons and influence them, too. 
-Four other neuron oscillator will modulate the cross connection of the neurons. The installation is also connected with 4 "Synapse" to the "Ring of Integration and Fire". That will sync and desync the oscillation.\\+Four other neuron oscillator will modulate the cross connection of the neurons, that will sync and desync the oscillation. The installation is also controlled over 4 "Synapse" to the "Ring of Integration and Fire".\\
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-===== Setup Gallery Diskurs =====+===== Exhibitions ===== 
 +==== Open Labs ==== 
 +Science Gallery, Dublin\\ 
 +14. March - 03. June 2019\\ 
 +[[https://dublin.sciencegallery.com/openlabs/labs/]]\\ 
 + 
 +==== Monitoring ==== 
 +Kasseler Dokfest\\ 
 +14. November - 18. November 2018\\ 
 +[[https://www.kasselerdokfest.de/assets/archive/35-kassel-dokfest-monitoring.pdf]]\\ 
 + 
 +==== Marler Medienkunst-Preise 2018 ==== 
 +Skulpturenmuseum, Marl\\ 
 +14. Octtober 2018 - 03. February 2019\\ 
 +[[http://www.skulpturenmuseum-glaskasten-marl.de/de/medienkunstpreise/mkp-2018/]]\\ 
 + 
 + 
 +==== Museum Kesselhaus ==== 
 +Berlin\\ 
 +5. - 8. July 2018\\ 
 +[[http://morethanhuman.info/]]\\ 
 + 
 + 
 +==== Glasmoog ==== 
 +KHM, Köln\\ 
 +10. - 27. May 2018\\ 
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 +[[https://www.khm.de/glasmoog_programmarchiv/news.4480.christian-faubel-wolfgang-spahn-symbolic-grounding-10-27-05-2018/]]\\ 
 + 
 + 
 +==== Gallery Diskurs ==== 
 +Berlin\\ 
 +24.January - 10. March 2018\\
 Curator: Baruch Gottlieb\\ Curator: Baruch Gottlieb\\
-The exhibition Symbolic Groundig will recreate a network of analog artificial neurons5 installation in that network will sonificat and visualize the activities of these neurons.\\+[[https://www.discursus.info/exhibitions/past/symbolic-grounding/]]\\
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-[[https://www.discursus.info/]]\\ +**Artists Talk, 15 Februar 2018:**\\ 
-[[https://www.facebook.com/diskursberlin/]]\\ +Baruch Gottlieb, Christian Faubel and Wolfgang Spahn at Diskurs Berlin\\ 
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