If one slop-machine can’t slop it, another one will.

Saturday 9th August, 2025 - Bruce Sterling

*Please generate a photorealistic image of Primo Levi’s Versificator, a retro-futuristic poetry-writing machine, sitting on a writer’s desk.
The machine is a marvel of polished dark wood and brass fittings, with glowing amber vacuum tubes and intricate gears visible under a glass dome.
A mechanical typewriter is integrated into its front, with a long scroll of cream-colored paper emerging, displaying a freshly printed poem.
The scene is set in a cozy, dimly lit study, with the machine illuminated by a warm brass desk lamp.
Stacks of leather-bound books and a quill pen in an inkwell are visible on the desk, adding to the scholarly atmosphere.
The style is a blend of steampunk and mid-century technology, capturing a sense of nostalgic wonder and intellectual craft.

Bing/ChatGPT:

“Here comes your photorealistic image of Primo Levi’s Versificator—an elegant fusion of steampunk charm and mid-century ingenuity. Let me know if you’d like to explore other angles or add a poetic twist to the scene.”