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From: grr &lt;grr@lo2.org&gt;
Date: Sun, 26 May 2024 14:31:20 -0400
Subject: PERCEPTION DISSOCIATOR SYNTAX

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--- a/essays/perception_dissociator.tex
+++ b/essays/perception_dissociator.tex
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 \chapter{Exhibit of a Working Model of a Perception-Dissociator}
 
-\section{\textsc{Statement of Objectives}}
+\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 
@@ -90,25 +90,51 @@ exhibit hall for any reason, he must be gotten into first step, and then
 attendant sends him out the exit. When a visitor comes out, he just goes out 
 and doesn't go back in. 
 
-\img{dissociatordiag}
-
+{\centering
+\includegraphics[scale=1]{img/dissociatordiag}\par
+}
 
 \clearpage
+\newcommand{\righttab}[1]{{\raggedleft 
+	\framebox{
+		\parbox[c][2em]{2em}{
+			\centering \Huge #1 \par
+		}} 
+		\par
+	}
+	\vskip 1em
+}
+
+\newcommand{\lefttab}[1]{{\raggedright
+	\framebox{
+		\parbox[c][2em]{3em}{
+			\centering \Huge #1 \par
+		}} 
+		\par
+	}
+	\vskip 1em
+}
 
-\textsc{Exhibit of a working model of a perception-dissociator (conceived by Henry Flynt)}
-
-
-\imgw{3.5in}{guidebook}
-
+{
+	\righttab{1}
+	\centering
 
-\textsc{Read this guidebook as directed---straight through or as otherwise directed. Don't leaf around.}
+\includegraphics[width=4in]{img/guidebook_01}
+\vfill
+\includegraphics[width=3.5in]{img/guidebook}
 
+\vfill
+\includegraphics[width=4in]{img/guidebook_02}
+\vfill
+\includegraphics[width=4in]{img/guidebook_03}
+\vfill
 
-\textsc{Read pages 2--3 before you go in to see the exhibit.}
+}
 
 \clearpage
+\lefttab{2}
 
-Introduction. The perception-dissociator is a machine which is the 
+\uline{Introduction.} 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. When the organism has transformed itself, 
@@ -118,7 +144,7 @@ it will be able to touch or feel what it sees, and never knows whether it will
 be able to see what it touches or what touches it. The world ceases to be a 
 collection of objects (relative to the physically altered organism). Further, 
 the machine induces a pattern of communication in the organism's nervous 
-system, an involuntary pattern of responses to certain events, to help the 
+system, an \uline{involuntary} pattern of responses to certain events, to help the 
 organism cope with the invisible tactile phenomena. A dimension is added of 
 involuntarily relating to other organisms as unconscious signalling devices. 
 The transformation induced by the machine is permanent unless the 
@@ -128,24 +154,29 @@ organism subsequently uses the machine to undo it.
 The perception-dissociator is not conscious or alive in any human sense. 
 The components of the machine that the user is aware of are: 
 \begin{enumerate}
-	\item Optical phenomena that are seen---"sights." 
-	\item Solid or massive phenomena that are felt cutaneously---"touches." 
+	\item Optical phenomena that are seen---\enquote{sights.} 
+	\item Solid or \uline{massive} phenomena that are felt cutaneously---\enquote{touches.} 
 \end{enumerate}
 If the user tries to touch a sight, he may not be 
 able to feel anything there. If he looks for a component that touches him, he 
 may not be able to see it. 
 
+\vfill
 
 (Keep reading) 
 
+\vfill
+
 \clearpage
 
+\righttab{3}
+
 In other words, from the beginning the machine has properties that the 
 entire world comes to have to the transformed organism. 
 
 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. Nothing is said about the purpose 
+which he can use to \enquote{transform} himself. Nothing is said about the purpose 
 of the perception-dissociator in the society that can make one. The model is 
 sophisticated enough that it can run independently of the visitor's will, and 
 can affect him. In fact, the visitor may be hurt if he doesn't follow the 
@@ -159,8 +190,11 @@ one), with the attendant. As you enter, turn this page and begin reading Page
 
 \clearpage
 
+\lefttab{4}
+\vfill 
 \textsc{Do not talk or make any other uncalled-for noise.}
 
+\vfill 
 
 Be prepared for the touch of pulling your feet out from under you 
 from behind. Don't resist; just fall forward, break your fali with your arms 
@@ -170,8 +204,14 @@ so the fall should leave you absolutely unhurt.
 \plainbreak{2}
 
 \textsc{Avoid all touches (except floor and yourself) unless directed otherwise.}
+
+
+\plainbreak{2}
+
 (You have been directed not to resist having your 
 feet pulled out from under you.) 
+\plainbreak{2}
+
 \textsc{In effect, if you bump into a solid object or step on one, draw back. Remember
 that you avoid touches by your tactile senses alone.}
 Whether your eyes are open or closed makes no difference. It is not necessary to avoid 
@@ -199,12 +239,66 @@ components of the perception-dissociator.
 As soon as you understand the above and are prepared to remember 
 and follow the instructions, go immediately to Page 6. 
 
+\vfill 
+
 \clearpage
 
-\img{dissoceqns}
+\righttab{5}
+
+tktk equation pile
 
 \clearpage
 
+\newcommand{\squat}[1]{
+	\ensuremath{#1\frac{1}{2}}}
+
+\newcommand{\eyeO}[1]{
+	\ensuremath{#1\wedge}}
+
+\newcommand{\eyeC}[1]{
+	\ensuremath{#1\vee}}
+
+\newcommand{\blows}[2]{\ensuremath{#1\equiv#2}}
+\newcommand{\pushes}[2]{\ensuremath{#1\sqsupset#2}}
+
+\newcommand\jumpbox[1]{
+  \tikz[baseline=(n.base)]{\node(n)[inner sep=1pt]{$#1$};
+    \draw[line cap=round](n.south west)--(n.north west)--(n.north east)--(n.south east);
+  }
+}
+
+\newcommand\tacklebox[1]{
+  \tikz[baseline=(n.base)]{\node(n)[inner sep=1pt]{$#1$};
+    \draw[line cap=round]
+		($ (0, 0.25em) + (n.north) $)
+	    -- ($ (0.2em, -0.1em) + (n.south east) $)
+	    .. controls ($ (-0.35em,0.1em) + (n.south) $) ..
+	    cycle;
+  }
+}
+
+
+\newcommand\steppy[1]{
+	\tikz[baseline=(n.base)]{
+		\node(n)[inner sep=1pt]{$#1$};
+		\draw[line cap=round](n.south west) parabola 
+		bend ($ (0.4em,0.3em)+(n.north west) $)
+		($ (0.1em,0)+(n.north) $);
+	}
+}
+
+\newcommand{\jumpsover}[2]{\ensuremath{#1\:\jumpbox{\:#2\:}}}
+\newcommand{\shadows}[2]{\ensuremath{#1^\infty#2}}
+\newcommand{\tackles}[2]{\ensuremath{#1\tacklebox{\,#2}}}
+\newcommand{\stepson}[2]{\ensuremath{#1\:\steppy{\:#2}}}
+\newcommand{\flee}[1]{\ensuremath{#1\raisebox{-1pt}{\intprod}}}
+\newcommand{\probly}[1]{\ensuremath{(#1)}}
+
+% \img{dissoceqns}
+
+\clearpage
+\lefttab{6}
+\section{First Phase}
 You will now begin the first phase of perception-dissociation by the 
 machine. Throughout this phase, you walk erect. 
 
@@ -220,29 +314,28 @@ expressed without it.
 
 \item $t$, $t_1$, $t_2$, $t_3$ mean different touches from the machine 
 
-\item $a\wedge$ means a's eyes are open or a opens its eyes 
+\item $\eyeO{a}$ means $a$'s eyes are open or $a$ opens its eyes 
 
-\item $a\vee$ means a's eyes are shut or a shuts its eyes 
+\item $\eyeC{a}$ means $a$'s eyes are shut or $a$ shuts its eyes 
 
-\item $a\equiv b$ means a blows on b's hand 
+\item $\blows{a}{b}$ means $a$ blows on $b$'s hand 
 
-\item $a\sqsupset b$ 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 $a\overbracket{b}$ means a jumps over b, crossing completely above b (weak gravity 
-should make this easy) 
+\item $\jumpsover{a}{b}$ means $a$ jumps over $b$, crossing completely above $b$ (weak gravity should make this easy) 
 
-\item $a^\infty b$ 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 "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 $a\overbrace{b}$ means a pulls b's ankles back and up and immediately lets them go, so 
-that b falls forward (a "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 $a\longdivision{b}$ means a jumps and falls on b, or a steps on b 
+\item $\stepson{a}{b}$ means $a$ jumps and falls on $b$, or $a$ steps on $b$ 
 
-\item $a\lrcorner$ means a rapidly moves aside 
+\item $\flee{a}$ means $a$ rapidly moves aside 
 
-\item $()$ parentheses around the symbol for an action mean the action will 
+\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 
@@ -250,81 +343,107 @@ indicates the order of events. If one symbol is right above another, the
 actions are simultaneous. 
 \end{itemize}
 
+\vfill
 \textsc{You may always turn back to these explanations if you forget them.}
 
+\vfill
 (Keep reading) 
 
+\vfill
 \clearpage
+\righttab{7}
 
 Instructions 1--3 apply \textsc{when your eyes are open.}
 
-\begin{enumerate}
-\item If you see a sight close its eyes, a heavy touch from the machine 
-may be falling toward you. You must instantly jump aside.
-
-\begin{tabular}{ c c }
+\vskip 1em
+\newcommand{\eqnA}{
 	\begin{tabular}{ c c }
-		$s_1\wedge$ &amp; $s_1\vee$ \\
-		$u\wedge$ &amp; $(t\longdivision{u})$ \\
-	\end{tabular} &amp;
-	$u\lrcorner$ \\
-\end{tabular}
+		\begin{tabular}{ c c }
+			$s_1\wedge$ &amp; $s_1\vee$ \\
+			$u\wedge$ &amp; $(t\longdivision{u})$ \\
+		\end{tabular} &amp;
+		$u\lrcorner$ \\
+	\end{tabular}}
 
-\textsc{You must follow this and succeeding instructions as long as you stay in the exhibit. Stay with each instruction until you have it thoroughly in memory; and check out the symbolic version so you learn to read the symbols.}
+\newcommand{\splitrule}[2]{
+	\parbox[t]{4.5in}{
+		\parbox{2.75in}{#1}\parbox{1.75in}{#2}}}
+
+\newcommand{\gensplit}[2]{
+	\parbox[t]{4in}{
+		\parbox{2in}{#1}\parbox{2in}{#2}}}
+
+\begin{enumerate}[label=\arabic*.,nosep, wide]
+	\item \splitrule{If you see a sight close its eyes, a heavy touch from the machine may be falling toward you.
+		You must instantly jump aside.}{\eqnA}
 
-\item If a sight in front of you jumps over you, a touch may be about to 
-tackle you. You must instantly jump to one side. 
+		\vskip 0.5em
 
+\textsc{You must follow this and succeeding instructions as long as you stay in the exhibit. Stay with each instruction until you have it thoroughly in memory; and check out the symbolic version so you learn to read the symbols.}
+		\vskip 1em
+
+\item \splitrule{If a sight in front of you jumps over you, a touch may be about to tackle you. You must instantly jump to one side. }{
 \begin{tabular}{ r c l }
 	$u\wedge$ &amp; \begin{tabular}{ c }
 		$s\overbracket{u}$ \\
 		$(t\overbrace{u})$ \\
 	\end{tabular} &amp; $u\lrcorner$ \\
 \end{tabular}
+		}
 
-\item If a sight waves its hands in front of your open eyes, a touch may 
-be about to shove from behind. Jump to one side. 
+\vskip 1em
 
+\item \splitrule{If a sight waves its hands in front of your open eyes, a touch may be about to shove from behind.
+	Jump to one side. }{
 \begin{tabular}{ r c l }
 	$u\wedge$ &amp; \begin{tabular}{ c }
 		$s^\infty u$\\
 		$(t\sqsupset u)$ \\
 	\end{tabular} &amp; $u\lrcorner$ \\
-\end{tabular}
+\end{tabular}}
+
+\vskip 1em
 
 \textsc{If there are any sights, try standing around and following these instructions for a short while.}
 
-\item If you close your eyes, you must keep them closed until a touch 
-tackles you, a touch shoves you, or you can't keep your mind on the exhibit 
-(which you should also consider to be an effect of the machine). Then you 
-immediately open your eyes. 
+\vskip 1em
 
-\begin{tabular}{ r c l }
+\item \splitrule{If you close your eyes, you must keep them closed until a touch tackles you, a touch shoves you, or you can't keep your mind on the exhibit (which you should also consider to be an effect of the machine). Then you immediately open your eyes.}{\begin{tabular}{ r c l }
 	$u\vee$ &amp; \begin{tabular}{ c }
 		$t\overbrace{u}$ \\ \midrule
 		$t\sqsupset u$ \\ \midrule
 		$u$ inattentive \\
 	\end{tabular} &amp; $u\wedge$ \\
-\end{tabular}
+\end{tabular}}
+
+\vskip 1em
 
 \emph{(A horizontal line between action symbols means \emph{or.} With it, instructions can be combined)}
 
+\vskip 1em
+
 \textsc{The next three instructions tell you what to do when your eyes are closed. Learn them well.}
 
-\item If you feel a breath blowing on one of your hands, a touch may be 
-falling on you. You must instantly jump to the side away from the breath. 
+\vskip 1em
 
-\begin{tabular}{ r c l }
+\item \splitrule{If you feel a breath blowing on one of your hands, a touch may be falling on you. You must instantly jump to the side away from the breath.}{ \begin{tabular}{ r c l }
 	$u\vee$ &amp; \begin{tabular}{ c }
 		$t_1\equiv u$ \\
 		$t_2\longdivision{u}$ \\
 	\end{tabular} &amp; $u\lrcorner$ \\
 \end{tabular}
+	}
+
+\vfill
 
 (Turn page and continue) 
 
+\vfill
+
 \clearpage
 
+\lefttab{8}
+
 \item If your closed eyes are shadowed, a touch may be about to tackle 
 you. You must instantly jump aside. 
 
@@ -373,6 +492,8 @@ $$
 
 \clearpage
 
+\righttab{9}
+
 \item If you see a sight about to tackle another whose eyes are open, run 
 until you face the sight about to be tackled and jump over both sights. If the 
 sight about to be tackled has closed eyes, you must immediately shadow 
@@ -411,9 +532,9 @@ the second phase.
 
 \clearpage
 
-{\centering \textit{Page 10} \par}
+\lefttab{10}
 
-\subsection*{Second Phase}
+\section{Second Phase}
 
 You are now in the second phase of transforming yourself with the 
 perception-dissociator. Throughout this phase, you must stoop or crouch 
@@ -487,6 +608,7 @@ The big change comes next.
 \emph{(Keep going)}
 
 \clearpage
+\righttab{11}
 
 \item \begin{tabular}{ c c }
 	$u\sfrac{3}{4}\wedge s_2\wedge (s_1\longdivision{s_2}) u\vee$ &amp; and also \\
@@ -537,9 +659,9 @@ on, or shadow sights.
 
 \clearpage 
 
-\emph{(page 12)}
+\lefttab{12}
 
-\subsection*{Third Phase}
+\section{Third Phase}
 
 Throughout the third phase, you must squat or move on your hands 
 and knees. That is, you must always keep yourself below the height of your 
@@ -594,6 +716,7 @@ applies unless $s_2$ is too high for you to jump or shadow it.
 (Keep going) 
 
 \clearpage
+\righttab{13}
 
 11. $u\sfrac{1}{2}\wedge\ s_2\wedge\ (s_1\sqsupset s_2)\ u\equiv s_2$
 
@@ -627,7 +750,10 @@ sights unless they are too high.
 	\end{tabular} \\
 \end{tabular}
 
-\subsection*{Fourth phase}
+\clearpage
+\lefttab{14}
+
+\section{Fourth phase}
 
 You are in the fourth phase of perception-dissociation. Throughout this 
 phase, you must crawl on your stomach (keep below knee height). The 
@@ -695,6 +821,8 @@ stepping on you. Scramble aside.
 \textsc{When you have to reopen your eyes as per instr. 3, check on anything you forgot.
 	Then go to page 15. Now---close your eyes.}
 
+\clearpage
+\righttab{15}
 
 The rest of the instructions apply when your eyes are open. 
 
@@ -733,9 +861,9 @@ mind on it. Then turn to Page 16 and the final phase of
 perception-dissociation. 
 
 \clearpage
+\lefttab{16}
 
-\subsection*{Final Phase}
-\emph{(Page Sixteen)}
+\section{Final Phase}
 
 You are now in the final phase of transforming yourself with the 
 perception-dissociator. When you finish transforming yourself, you will have 
@@ -758,6 +886,7 @@ When you are through, you will be transformed.
 \textsc{Now turn to page 5 and begin.}
 
 \clearpage
+\righttab{17}
 
 If you have found these words and are reading them in desperation 
 because you are completely confused; or because you have lost interest in 
@@ -782,6 +911,7 @@ It is now suggested that you leave the exhibit. Go out through the
 curtain. 
 
 \clearpage
+\lefttab{18}
 
 Stay in the exhibit and follow every instruction that is relevant, until
 you become thirsty. 
@@ -796,13 +926,3 @@ Leave the exhibit by the same passage through which you entered.
 
 \clearpage
 
-
-2/22/1963 
-
-
-Henry Flynt and Tony Conrad demonstrate against the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 
-February 22, 1963 
-
-
-(foto by Jack Smith)
-
-- 
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