H-Ray Heine

Artist, philosopher, startup founder. Editor of DIGITALSOULS.COM.



https://hrayheine.com/

The Future of Beauty: Machine Learning and Aesthetics

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Machine Learning and Beauty

The integration of machine learning into so many creative practices has sparked profound changes in the way we understand and appreciate aesthetics. Traditional aesthetic theories have long been influenced by cultural, philosophical, and subjective elements, but the introduction of data-driven methodologies invites a reexamination of the traditional concepts.

Five New Media Artists that Shaped New Media Art

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Five New Media Artists that shaped New Media Art. Cao Fei, Laurie Anderson, Nam June Paik, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, and Refik Anadol

New media artists are at the forefront of innovation, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional art forms. These artists utilize technology, digital tools, and interactive elements to create immersive and thought-provoking artworks that captivate audiences around the globe. Here are five pioneering new media artists who has made a significant impact on the art world with … Read more

Vincent van Gogh’s Last Painting

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On Sunday, July 27, 1890, Vincent van Gogh did not return in time for dinner to the Auberge Ravoux in Auvers sur Oise. He had been staying at the inn since he arrived in the small village two months earlier. It was part of his daily routine to have his evening meal at the inn after spending the mornings and late afternoons painting in the surrounding countryside.  But on this day, he failed to show up for the evening meal.

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Introducing SoulGPT: A Digital Soul Powered by AI

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Introducing SoulGPT

We are excited to introduce SoulGPT, an AI powered philosopher and (proto) digital soul! SoulGPT is a fascinating example of the current paradigm shift, introducing us to a new era of conscious computing.

Machine Learning and Creative Collaboration: Redefining Artistic Authorship

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A fascinating transformation is taking place at the intersection of art and technology, — the collision of artistic expression and machine learning algorithms. Artists and designers are harnessing the power of AI not just as a tool but as a collaborator, blurring the lines between human creativity and artificial intelligence. This shift not only transforms the creative process but also challenges traditional notions of authorship in the art world.

Unveiling Emptiness: A Critical Review of “Infinite Conversation”

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In the realm of AI-generated content, Giacomo Miceli’s “Infinite Conversation” stands as a perplexing creation. Promising a never-ending dialogue between Werner Herzog and Slavoj Žižek, this online work lures users into a mesmerizing abyss.

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Meet Steam Punk Bad Bunny – a fictional character created with Adobe Firefly

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I recently was invited to participate in the beta testing of Adobe Firefly, a generative imaging tool, and I have been experimenting with it for the past few weeks. One of my favorite Firefly creations so far is a fictional character I call Steam Punk Bad Bunny. The prompts generated a series of “bunny” characters, … Read more

SoulGPT – Not a Digital Soul

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With ChatGPT 4 all over the news, I thought it should be fun to talk to the bot and to find out if it could be prompted to write content for DIGITALSOULS.COM. We thought the name SoulGPT would be perfect for the AI. While chatting with SoulGPT, we also asked the image generator offered by Canva to generate a few pictures that depict the ancient Greek philosopher Plato conversing with SoulGPT in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. Here’s a gallery with the images and the transcript of our first conversation:

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generation/mutation 1.2

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After its launch on DIGITALSOULS.COM in 1998, interest in generation/mutation grew week by week. A steady stream of new contributions arrived almost daily. These early, human made contributions are presented here in generation/mutation 1.2

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Malcolm Summer – Street Photography

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Malcolm Summer’s photographs take the viewer on a global journey. Based in Berlin, Germany, Summer explores the urban realities of cities like San Francisco, Honolulu, Barcelona, Rome, or Berlin. His images are fresh with an engaging balance of traditional perspectives and new discoveries.

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generation/mutation 1.1

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Before crowdsourcing – outsourcing creative work online

The original version of generation/mutation was launched on DIGITALSOULS.COM in March of 1998 with a simple call to artists.

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