From dd96de733fd10df34659b1d5b3525eec94841292 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: phoebe jenkins <pjenkins@tula-health.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 02:10:15 -0400
Subject: expand to whole book, more fixes for whatever i was previously trying

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diff --git a/essays/perception_dissociator.tex b/essays/perception_dissociator.tex
index af083d5..cf87039 100644
--- a/essays/perception_dissociator.tex
+++ b/essays/perception_dissociator.tex
@@ -15,29 +15,20 @@
 
 \section*{\textsc{Statement of Objectives}}
 
-To construct a model of a machine a thousand years before the machine 
-itself is technologically feasible---to model a technological breakthrough a 
-thousand years before it occurs 
+To construct a model of a machine a thousand years before the machine itself is technologically feasible---to model a technological breakthrough a thousand years before it occurs 
 
 \begin{sysrules}
-(Analogies: constructing a model of an atomic power plant in ancient 
-Rome; chess-playing-machine hoaxes of 19th-century Europe as 
-models of computers; Soviet Cosmos Hall at Expo 67 as model 
-of anti-gravity machine) 
+(Analogies: constructing a model of an atomic power plant in ancient Rome; chess-playing-machine hoaxes of 19th-century Europe as models of computers; Soviet Cosmos Hall at Expo 67 as model of anti-gravity machine) 
 
-To construct the model almost entirely from the visitors coming to see it, so 
-that each visitor regards the others as the model! 
+To construct the model almost entirely from the visitors coming to see it, so that each visitor regards the others as the model! 
 
-What the hypothetical perception-dissociator will do that is not 
-possible now: 
+What the hypothetical perception-dissociator will do that is not possible now: 
 \end{sysrules}
 
 \begin{itemize}
-\item Physically alter the world (relative to you): sound disappears; sights and 
-touches are dissociated; other people unconsciously signal you. 
+\item Physically alter the world (relative to you): sound disappears; sights and touches are dissociated; other people unconsciously signal you. 
 
-\item Physically, "psychoelectronically" induce conditioned reflexes in your 
-nervous system. Physically break ddwn your sense of time. 
+\item Physically, "psychoelectronically" induce conditioned reflexes in your nervous system. Physically break down your sense of time. 
 \end{itemize}
 
 { \centering
@@ -52,12 +43,8 @@ Sponsored by (legitimate sponsor) Open continuously from (date) \\
 to (date) At (lunar colony or space station) \par
 	}
 
-"The perception-dissociator is a machine which is the product of a 
-technology far superior to that of humans. With it, a conscious organism can 
-drastically transform its psychophysical relation to objects and to other 
-conscious organisms\ldots The exhibit spotlights the technical interest of the 
-perception-dissociator, giving the visitor a working model of the machine 
-which he can use to 'transform' himself." ---from the Guidebook 
+\Q{The perception-dissociator is a machine which is the product of a technology far superior to that of humans. With it, a conscious organism can drastically transform its psychophysical relation to objects and to other conscious organisms\ldots The exhibit spotlights the technical interest of the perception-dissociator, giving the visitor a working model of the machine which he can use to \enquote{transform} himself.} 
+\Qs{from the Guidebook}
 
 It isn't possible for this exhibit to be open or public, because of the nature of 
 the model. You have been invited in the belief that you will be a cooperative 
@@ -358,19 +345,13 @@ and follow the instructions, go immediately to Page 6.
 \clearpage
 \lefttab{6}
 \section{First Phase}
-\pagestyle{salpc}
-\setheadrule{0.4pt}
 
-You will now begin the first phase of perception-dissociation by the 
-machine. Throughout this phase, you walk erect. 
+You will now begin the first phase of perception-dissociation by the machine. Throughout this phase, you walk erect. 
 
-Instructions for operating the machine and for protecting yourself from 
-it will be given both in English and in an abbreviated symbolism. It is 
-important to master the symbolism, because later instructions can't be 
-expressed without it. 
+Instructions for operating the machine and for protecting yourself from it will be given both in English and in an abbreviated symbolism. It is important to master the symbolism, because later instructions can't be expressed without it. 
 
 \begin{itemize}
-\item u means you 
+\item $u$ means you 
 
 \item $s$, $s_1$, $s_2$, $s_3$ mean different sights from the machine 
 
@@ -382,27 +363,21 @@ expressed without it.
 
 \item $\blows{a}{b}$ means $a$ blows on $b$'s hand 
 
-\item $\pushes{a}{b}$ means $a$ pushes $b$, typically from behind 
-($a$ holds Guidebook under arm or elsewhere) 
+\item $\pushes{a}{b}$ means $a$ pushes $b$, typically from behind ($a$ holds Guidebook under arm or elsewhere) 
 
 \item $\jumpsover{a}{b}$ means $a$ jumps over $b$, crossing completely above $b$ (weak gravity should make this easy) 
 
-\item $\shadows{a}{b}$ means $a$ rapidly waves both hands in front of and near $b$'s eyes so that 
-	moving shadows are cast on $b$'s eyes ($a$ \enquote{\term{shadows}} $b$) 
+\item $\shadows{a}{b}$ means $a$ rapidly waves both hands in front of and near $b$'s eyes so that moving shadows are cast on $b$'s eyes ($a$ \enquote{\term{shadows}} $b$) 
 
-\item $\tackles{a}{b}$ means $a$ pulls $b$'s ankles back and up and immediately lets them go, so 
-	that $b$ falls forward ($a$ \enquote{\term{tackles}} $b$) 
+\item $\tackles{a}{b}$ means $a$ pulls $b$'s ankles back and up and immediately lets them go, so that $b$ falls forward ($a$ \enquote{\term{tackles}} $b$) 
 
 \item $\stepson{a}{b}$ means $a$ jumps and falls on $b$, or $a$ steps on $b$ 
 
 \item $\flee{a}$ means $a$ rapidly moves aside 
 
-\item $\probly{}$ parentheses around the symbol for an action mean the action will 
-probably happen 
+\item $\probly{}$ parentheses around the symbol for an action mean the action will probably happen 
 
-\item A line of action symbols constitutes an instruction. The order of symbols 
-indicates the order of events. If one symbol is right above another, the 
-actions are simultaneous. 
+\item A line of action symbols constitutes an instruction. The order of symbols indicates the order of events. If one symbol is right above another, the actions are simultaneous. 
 \end{itemize}
 
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