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Human in the LoopJonathan Harrell’s Commonplace Book

I sit on my web and watch all the people,
I watch as the net bows and sags beneath their feet.
When I’m alone in the darkness I spin something new—
A little lie I can tell them when they ask me who I am.

Don’t worry, I’m not going to tell you the truth.
That would frighten you, and I don’t want to do that.
Little lies are soft and gentle, they go down easy,
And I don’t want you to hurt when you swallow down my words.

A surreal, dreamlike photograph of people suspended on a large, circular net-like structure. The figures are scattered across the surface, seen from below, as if floating or walking in midair. A bright light source in the center contrasts with the muted tones of the net and the dim space, creating an otherworldly effect.
Free the Air: How to hear the universe in a spider/web, by Tomás Saraceno
A detailed photograph of a large spiderweb in a dark, enclosed space. The web is stretched tightly between two surfaces, with intricate, delicate lines creating a spiral shape. The lighting highlights the fragile web structure, casting a dramatic shadow against the dark background, making the web appear both ethereal and monumental.
Webs of At-tent(s)-ion, by Tomás Saraceno
A photograph capturing streaks of light against a dark blue background, with thin, bright lines cutting across the frame diagonally. The image evokes a sense of motion, resembling sparks or light trails moving swiftly through space, creating a feeling of energy and speed.
Particular Matter(s), by Tomás Saraceno