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Institute of the Mechanical Surround

@imsurround.bsky.social
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The IMS is here to investigate the conditions of technological saturation. Projects include Machines in Between, The Vinyl Church, Processing: A Philosophy Mixtape, Outside the Algorithm, Mixtape Metaphysics, and Me and My Monkey. Located in Lancaster, PA.

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Modern @johnmodern.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Critique joy AI The Report @criticalai-journal.bsky.social @imsurround.bsky.social
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Modern @johnmodern.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Gemini is good for you…..
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Modern @johnmodern.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The Pope [sic] don't work 'cause the vandals took the handles
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The Religion of AI Observed: Reflections on a Season of Revival
YouTube video by Religious Studies Program
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Institute of the Mechanical Surround @imsurround.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Starts in 30 minutes
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Critical AI https://read.dukeupress.edu/critical-ai/issue @criticalai-journal.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
NEW CRITICAL AI SERIES CLUSTER, "Gen AI and/as Religion" - edited by @johnmodern.bsky.social criticalai.org/2025/10/01/c... Please share widely!
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CAI SPECIAL SERIES CFP: FEEL THE AGI! GEN AI AND/AS RELIGION
Special Topic Series in Critical AIFeel the AGI! On (Generative) AI and/as ReligionSeries Editor John Modern (Franklin & Marshall College) The language of religion courses through the AI hype m…
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Institute of the Mechanical Surround @imsurround.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Me & My Monkey
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Institute of the Mechanical Surround @imsurround.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Achtung!
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Justin Weinberg @dailynous.com · 14/03/2025
Weekend listening just dropped...
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Processing: A Philosophy Mixtape - Daily Nous
It's only March, but we may already have a winner for the coolest philosophy of the year: a new project "combining mixtape aesthetics with philosophical reflections on technology." Dubbed Processing.....
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Elizabeth A. Wilson @elizwilsonemory.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
First 50 downloads of my article @criticalinquiry.bsky.social essay are free (no subscription needed), using this URL Pass it on to someone without library support www.journals.uchicago.edu/eprint/9W7AN...
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Institute of the Mechanical Surround @imsurround.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Each of these tapes are specifically designed to encourage deep listening and critical thinking about the algorithms that make you up and follow you down. @johnmodern.bsky.social
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Institute of the Mechanical Surround @imsurround.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Mixtape Metaphysics is an interactive exhibition that explores the problems and prospects of technological saturation through sight, sound, and touch. In addition to Processing, stay tuned for Me and My Monkey and the OG Machines in Between joint. @itsmodernart.bsky.social
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Institute of the Mechanical Surround @imsurround.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Ever wonder . . . are we living in a simulation? Come find out at the opening of Mixtape Metaphysics at Modern Art on March 5: 6:30-9:30pm. Featuring a discussion with philosophers David Chalmers and Grace Helton and the premiere of Processing…A Philosophy Mixtape @davidchalmers.bsky.social
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Libby Modern @itsmodernart.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Getting ready for Modern Art’s next installation: Mixtape Metaphysics, a collaboration with @imsurround.bsky.social opening in March
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LNP | LancasterOnline @lancasteronline.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
As far as symbols of Lancaster County go, the humble quilt is right up there with horse and buggies and the iconic red rose. lanc.news/3E9bYEa
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Lancaster County residents contribute to 'A Place for Every Piece' quilt featured at Lancaster Amtrak station
As far as symbols of Lancaster County go, the humble quilt is right up there with horse and buggies and the iconic red rose.
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Institute of the Mechanical Surround @imsurround.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Mixtape metaphysics . . . Coming soon
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Institute of the Mechanical Surround @imsurround.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
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Institute of the Mechanical Surround @imsurround.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Sunday vibes, get to work
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