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Well that seems... ambitious. I am not sure how I can help though.
It is not enough that our engine dreams. These dreams have to take a specific shape. Our founder has
left us data and interviews as to how our subject thinks. We have psychological inventories, as well as
hours and hours of film and audio. But our subject was also a product of a specific place and time. Not
to mention unique life experiences. We have biographical information, and we need to give it all a
context. If you decide to join us at Ayefive, you will have a specific subject to study a single subject,
the persona of our subject. Then, we have to quantify what is not quantifiable.
That doesn't just seem ambitious, by its very definition it doesn't seem possible.
Can you do it?
Well, yeah sure.
From the Diary of the Imagineer, October 28, 2003:
The fire has caused quite a setback. The engine is a total loss, and the figure did not fare well at all. I
am heartbroken at the thought of what was lost. While the throughput was sluggish, it was almost like
having the boss back. Almost, but I have to admit not quite. As disheartening as it is, it may be a
blessing in disguise. The boss said that everyone should experience one hard failure in their lives, his
first studio went bankrupt, but then was followed his meteoric success. But now, we don't have a lot to
show. What drove the engine was backed up, thankfully, but I have to admit we had painted ourselves
in a corner. Maybe this is what we needed.
***
We can rebuild. She surveyed the lab. The fire was small, only blackening the structure, but the
banks of equipment were gutted. The fire had traveled up the wiring and with the wealth of
connections, the entire network was easily consumed. They had not yet outgrown their building by the
interstate, but now it seemed they had more room that they wanted.
You bet we can, the man who was once a young computer scientist now in his 50s piped up, We
have the technology, we have the capability. He will be better than he was before.
The Anthropologist rolled his eyes. That may be the case, but we still may butt up against the engine's
capacity
The Imagineer looked approvingly at the Computer Scientist, what do you have in mind?
The engine Mark IV will be a departure from the previous incarnation
Mark four? What happened to two and three?
Oh they exist up here, he said tapping his head, but four, four is where it's at. I think we can do
better rather than a network that is built, we can do one that is grown.
Intriguing, the harness to the figure will need to be able to communicate with this grown network
Won't be a problem. The harness Mark VII won't even need cables
Seven? What... never mind. Can it be done?
Anyone would look at this and say no way. But our team? Yeah we got this.
From the Diary of the Imagineer July 17, 2015:
Geniuses, all of them. I am so proud of our team. The advances keep progressing, and it seems we
have new member of our team. It was unexpected, but it was kind of inevitable. The real surprise is
that we are surprised at all for our new team member. But that was the whole point, wasn't it?
***
The Imagineer met with her team on the main floor. Gone were the snaking of cables and hydraulic
lines, replaced with discrete wireless transmitters throughout the white, pristine room. On a pedestal
stood a monitor.
Is he offline?
The Computer Scientist nodded, Its more like sleeping. But yes. But when he wakes up, he will have
new ideas, he always does.
The Anthropologist piped up,Well when you hired me, you said you wanted a dreamer, a dreamer has
to sleep. When he is online...
Awake.
Yes, awake. When he is awake, the cycles have to be devoted to retrieval and communication from the
psyche-matrix. New ideas come to him through discussion as we planned, but the big ideas, he, well he
needs time to himself.
A small dulcet tone was emitted by the monitor.
Here comes his next big idea, said the Imagineer, read it for me, will you, my eyes are not what they
once were.
The Computer Scientist walked over to the monitor and read what was displayed.
He says he wants to walk.
Did I hear you right? asked the Imagineer, the most advanced AA can stand, and that in part because
his feet are bolted to the floor.
Yeah, but they managed that in 1963. Surely we can improve on what was done then.
It is a nut that has not been cracked yet. We will have to rebuild the entire figure.
First a motion of rolling shoulders and a slight shudder of the body ran through the seated figure. His
eyes opened, and his head came up, blinking. The figure took in the tableau before him, looking at
each person in turn. A smile broke across his face, and a clear, familiar voice rang out.
Hello boys!
The executives looked on in stunned silence for the second time in as many minutes. The expression
on the figure changed to one of concern, then mock hurt. Placing a hand on his chest, the figure
prompted, Don't you recognize me? It's me, Walt!
An uncertain voice came from the small group.
Uh, hello.. um. Mr. Disney.
Walt! You must call me Walt! We are on a first name basis around here, Bob, you should know that.
A man in a tropical print shirt beamed, and said enthusiastically, Welcome back, Walt! and started
approaching the chair.
Walt leaned forward, stood up, and walked a few steps meeting the man in the tropical print shirt, hand
extended, and took the man's hand into his own and shook it.
It's great to meet you, John, I've been wanting to talk to you about something.
Anything, Walt.
Its time we build EPCOT, and I want you to help me.
But we built Epcot, its been open since 1982.
No, no, not that Epcot. My EPCOT. Well I guess we will need a new name. What do you think of
Progress City?
I gotta tell ya, Walt, I am not sure it can be done.
The Audio Animtronic Walt patted John on the shoulder and exclaimed, Well, that is what makes it
fun!
***
Animation: /n.me.n/
From Latin animatio, from animare.
1. The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.