SIMULATED is an artwork that plays on the technological nostalgia of Nixie tubes; cold-cathode gas-discharge alphanumerical and symbol indicator tubes which were a common form of display for electronic equipment from mid-1950’s through to the early 1970’s.
Generating up to almost 1000 word combinations, the produced text is stimulating, amusing, pop culturally relevant and cheeky, therefore achieving Harris’ goal of provoking thought and conversation.
