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From: Norman Watts <Norman_Watts@zzzzzzz>
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 10:59:19 -0500
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we seem to be confusing things. uniqueness is brought by the maker (via
intentional, unconscious, and uncontrolled inputs). emotional response
is brought by the viewer. unaware of whether a piece is made by man or
machine the viewer will respond as he/she will respond. repetition of
the art doesn't diminish it per se. viewing a unique piece the second
time, or many times, usually reduces the reaction as well. finally,
neither man nor machine is needed. almost all of us respond emotionally
to a sunset -believers and nonbelievers alike.


Norman Watts, Ph. D.
National Institutes of Health
50 South Drive, Rm. 1509
Bethesda, MD 20892-8025
Phone: (301) 402-3418
Fax: (301) 480-7629

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