UTOPIC SPACE: A Lecture on the Future of Humans and Technology
This lecture was delivered on the occasion of the Transhumanist Sputnik
"manTRANSforms" Conference, New York City, June 1, 2001

UTOPIA: The Suspension Between the Possible & the Impossibe (opens in new window)
Thoughtform for a painting that further articulates the necessary
concepts for sustainable evolution outlined in Utopic Space.

DIMENSIONALITY: The Manifestation of Fate (opens in new window)
Laffoely explains the development of the modern concept of hyperspace, starting with the greek concept of the FATES and follows the logic on up past modern "SuperString" theory. Laffoley's ladder of reality embraces both the mathematical aspects of Spatial dimensions and the mental or experiential aspects of Temporal dimensions.
This rather long & detailed essay should put to rest any questions of whether Paul is making this stuff up ....
or is truly familiar with the history of science. It is included on the borders of the Dimensionality poster.

SOMAKATOLIGON: Degrees of Embodiment - Art and Mind-Physics
"The theme of this project and exhibition concerns the interaction between art and the physics of conciousness or Mind Physics". Essay by Laffoley for exhibition in 1996. Includes interesting historical information on the merging of occultism, science and art in the last 200 years.

DISCO VOLANTE: The Flying Saucer
Laffoley explains his obsession with the film "the Day the Earth Stood Still" and the origins of his interest in alien mythology, contact folklore and UFO facts. Also explains a bit about the development of the concept of the THANATON as a "new classical form".

MONSTER ELEVEN - a Short Story in Longhand
Written in the gothic horror tradition of the beloved H.P. Lovecraft & friends.
This tale of demons and mysteries is connected with his research and experiences in creating the work "Pickman's Mephitic Models".
See the Thoughtform for the painting which is this same story - and the interview in Paranoia Magazine for better context.
MONSTER 11: Images & Intro: Story Pages - 1-3 / 4-6 / 7-9 / 10-13 / 14-16 / 17-19 / 20-23 / 24-26 / 27-29 / 30