This page will allow you to generate your own instructions for performance art pieces in the style of our current exhibit Embodying the Algorithm using GPT-3’s DaVinci model. Each time you refresh this page, a new performance that has been previously generated using GPT-3 will be displayed. If you would like to record and submit your own performance based on one of the generated texts, please see the instructions on our Submissions page.

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Instructions for a performance by GPT-3:

Instructions for a performance art work:

Step 1: Go to Waffle House

Step 2: Order your waffle

Step 3: Walk out

This performance is highly portable and can be enacted at any Waffle House location across the country.

The performance is not affected by the atmospheric conditions outside. There is no need to worry about rain or snow.

The performance can be enacted at any hour of the day or night.

The performance is free of cost. You do not need to pay for your meal or drinks.

The performance is a one-time performance. It is not repeatable.

This performance is not dependent on any audience.

This performance is not generally considered to be a “performance art” work. It does not conform with the standards of “performance art.”

This performance is difficult to categorize.