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Extraction Summary
10
People
3
Organizations
2
Locations
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Events
2
Relationships
2
Quotes
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Book excerpt / academic text (exhibit in house oversight investigation)
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Summary
This document appears to be a page (p. 175) from a book or academic paper discussing the history of cybernetics and its intersection with art in the mid-20th century, specifically focusing on the year 1968. It details the evolution of the term from James Watt to Norbert Wiener and mentions key art exhibitions by Wen-Ying Tsai and Jasia Reichardt. While the text itself is historical and academic, the footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016395' indicates this document was included as part of the U.S. House Oversight Committee's investigation, likely regarding Jeffrey Epstein's ties to scientific institutions (such as MIT Media Lab) where such topics would be relevant.
People (10)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| James Watt | Inventor |
Mentioned regarding the etymology of 'governor' and his 19th-century steam engine device.
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| Norbert Wiener | Mathematician/Philosopher |
Referenced as 'Wiener', associated with the 'three c's' of cybernetics and quoted regarding modifying the environment.
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| Arturo Rosenblueth | Theoretical Biologist |
Mentioned as a participant in the formation of cybernetics.
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| Claude Shannon | Information Theorist |
Mentioned as a participant in the formation of cybernetics.
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| Walter Pitts | Scientist |
Mentioned as a participant in the formation of cybernetics.
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| Warren McCulloch | Scientist |
Mentioned as a participant in the formation of cybernetics.
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| Wen-Ying Tsai | Artist |
Had a show 'Cybernetic Sculpture' at Howard Wise gallery in 1968.
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| Jasia Reichardt | Curator/Polish émigré |
Opened the exhibition 'Cybernetic Serendipity' at London's ICA in 1968.
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| Nam June Paik | Artist |
Creator of Robot K-456 (1964).
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| Gordon Pask | Second-order Cybernetician |
Creator of 'Colloquy of Mobiles' (1968) and worked with a London theater.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Wise gallery |
Hosted Wen-Ying Tsai's show in 1968 in midtown Manhattan.
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| ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) |
London venue for Jasia Reichardt's 'Cybernetic Serendipity' exhibition.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016395' indicating this document is part of a congressional investigation.
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Timeline (2 events)
1968
Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
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Location of the Howard Wise gallery.
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Location of the ICA and where Gordon Pask worked with a theater.
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Relationships (2)
Grouped together as participants in the formation of cybernetics.
Text states 'Pask worked with a London theater'.
Key Quotes (2)
"We have modified our environment so radically that we must now modify ourselves in order to exist."Source
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Quote #1
"no visitor to the exhibition, unless he reads all the notes relating to all the works, will know whether he is looking at something made by an artist, engineer, mathematician, or architect."Source
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Quote #2
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