We were unable to load Disqus. If you are a moderator please see our troubleshooting guide.
To the word counters - hurray! use these machine codes.
so anybody has an answer
Question is not if writers can be replaced by machines. They will be. But if readers will be replaced by machines :)
the question is write an algorithm to write your name on your book
so can you guys help me to find the answers
Interesting...
Any chance to get a glimpse of even a single paragraph that algorithm has produced?
It wrote the sonnet about being a machine
It's in the article
All writers understand there are formulas and structures to abide by in their craft. But, it's the choice of words and phrases within the structures that make something readable, memorable and emotional, that elevate it to the art of writing.
It's the nuances of dialogue, for instance, that some writers do well, others not so well. Machines? Not at all.
Great Article Adam !
Although we all know that writing is formulaic in many respects, it's nice to know that someone has actually taken the time to identify and recreate the process. A friend of mine is in the motion picture business and must adhere to formulas
precisely. Perhaps not a great accolade for the motion picture business.
Thanks and look forward to your next piece.
I would like it to not write but read a book or poem and then write an essay about it. That would be impressive (if the essay was any good)
Thank you for digging into this, Adam!
Interesting stuff, right?? Keep your eyes peeled on a follow-up piece, because there's more to this story... and it will surprise you in a good way.
He's open sourcing it?
not to my knowledge, no, he's using the theory and formula and applying it to other disciplines beyond writing.
It threw itself into an endless loop and jumped off a cliff in a fit of pique?
What's this old science fiction book that talks of a book-writing machine? Oh wait