Nicholas Gessler (March 14, 1997)01:16:09
Nicholas Gessler talks about his anthropological work which centers on artificial life, computational studies and simulations. He asks, "What is artificial culture?" and outlines a technological approach to formulating an answer. Gessler cites the work of others in his field showing examples by Jay Forester, John Conway, and Karl Sims. He also talks about writer, Stanisław Lem, whom Gessler calls an "anticipatory philosopher of science." Gessler discusses simulation and presents Creatures by Sims and two other of his videos. Gessler mentions the band, Einstürzende Neubauten, a favorite because it appeals to his "anthropological background."
