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Love–Violence–Algorithms

Love Violence Algorithms - collection of experimental texts by Anton Hoyer

This collection of experimental prose is continuously expanding. Each text contains only words that adhere to a specific rule I defined in advance, which is also known as constrained writing.

Usually, I start by writing a Python script that searches an English dictionary for words following my predefined rule. Then, I select the useful words and categorize them. Finally, I construct coherent sentences, aiming to utilize as many of the words as possible. Ironically, I find that employing a severely limited vocabulary enhances creativity, as connections become more evident. However, expect the results to be experimental because I prioritize following the rule over conforming to language conventions. For example, I enjoy blending colloquialisms with formalities, modern vocabulary with outdated terms, and even American, British, and Scottish English.

People keep asking whether I will eventually exhaust my supply of rules. I don’t believe I ever will.

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Where deemed necessary, I provided sparse clarifications, stylized as subtle footnotes at the bottom of each text, so as not to spoil the fun for independent-minded readers.

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