http://www.nobleape.com/reality/ en-us Copyright 2006-2008, Tom Barbalet A discussion about creating an artificial life simulation Tom Barbalet Noble Ape's creator, Tom Barbalet, discusses aspects of the development, philosophy and the artificial life community Noble Ape's creator, Tom Barbalet, discusses aspects of the development, philosophy and the artificial life community Tom Barbalet tom@nobleape.com Tom Barbalet Good news on another book project, Tom welcomes the large group of new folks who discovered Ape Reality through iTunes and more... Good news on another book project, Tom welcomes the large group of new folks who discovered Ape Reality through iTunes and more... Good news on another book project, Tom welcomes the large group of new folks who discovered Ape Reality through iTunes and more... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:20:00 PDT 3:29 artificial life, book, chapter, iTunes Tom Barbalet Tom talks about the XML phenotype output from the Simulation, the EvoGrid and the potential for another book chapter. Tom talks about the XML phenotype output from the Simulation, the EvoGrid and the potential for another book chapter. Tom talks about the XML phenotype output from the Simulation, the EvoGrid and the potential for another book chapter. Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:35:00 PDT 6:33 artificial life, XML, phenotype, book, chapter Tom Barbalet Some interesting bugs have come through the phenotype XML output implementation of the Noble Ape Simulation. Tom discusses some of these together with a random smattering of editorial banter. Some interesting bugs have come through the phenotype XML output implementation of the Noble Ape Simulation. Tom discusses some of these together with a random smattering of editorial banter. Some interesting bugs have come through the phenotype XML output implementation of the Noble Ape Simulation. Tom discusses some of these together with a random smattering of editorial banter. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:30:00 PDT 12:58 artificial life, XML, phenotype Tom Barbalet Similar to the last Mailout, Tom discusses Biota Live and the Dick Gordon book project. Similar to the last Mailout, Tom discusses Biota Live and the Dick Gordon book project. Similar to the last Mailout, Tom discusses Biota Live and the Dick Gordon book project. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:35:00 PDT 4:53 artificial life, internet radio Tom Barbalet Following the initial success of Biota Live, Tom discusses the back-to-back episodes coming up this weekend, the release of Noble Ape 0.687, the XML changes for the file i/o in the Simulation and the book with Dick Gordon and Bruce Damer. Following the initial success of Biota Live, Tom discusses the back-to-back episodes coming up this weekend, the release of Noble Ape 0.687, the XML changes for the file i/o in the Simulation and the book with Dick Gordon and Bruce Damer. Following the initial success of Biota Live, Tom discusses the back-to-back episodes coming up this weekend, the release of Noble Ape 0.687, the XML changes for the file i/o in the Simulation and the book with Dick Gordon and Bruce Damer. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:15:00 PDT 5:11 artificial life, internet radio, XML Tom Barbalet Following the launch of Biota LIVE, Tom discusses how good this method was in contrast to his normal podcasting. Tom also reviews the nerd classic movie, Revolution OS, in the context of contemporary open source. Following the launch of Biota LIVE, Tom discusses how good this method was in contrast to his normal podcasting. Tom also reviews the nerd classic movie, Revolution OS, in the context of contemporary open source. Following the launch of Biota LIVE, Tom discusses how good this method was in contrast to his normal podcasting. Tom also reviews the nerd classic movie, Revolution OS, in the context of contemporary open source. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:20:00 PDT 13:29 Biota LIVE, Revolution OS, artificial life Tom Barbalet Tom talks about how his simple recording setup is getting traction on YouTube, taking the message of artificial life to a generalist audience and the progressive changes of the Noble Ape Simulation. Not to mention the new Biota LIVE podcast coming in early 2008. Happy New Year! Tom talks about how his simple recording setup is getting traction on YouTube, taking the message of artificial life to a generalist audience and the progressive changes of the Noble Ape Simulation. Not to mention the new Biota LIVE podcast coming in early 2008. Happy New Year! Tom talks about how his simple recording setup is getting traction on YouTube, taking the message of artificial life to a generalist audience and the progressive changes of the Noble Ape Simulation. Not to mention the new Biota LIVE podcast coming in early 2008. Happy New Year! Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:30:00 PDT 10:45 generalist artificial life, OpenGL Tom Barbalet Tom lets his fingers do the talking with a medley of 2007 compositions. Tom lets his fingers do the talking with a medley of 2007 compositions. Tom lets his fingers do the talking with a medley of 2007 compositions. Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:20:00 PDT 9:34 medley of compositions Tom Barbalet Tom returns to talk about appearing on ShrinkRapRadio LIVE, the SciPhi Show, a new book project with Bruce Damer and Dick Gordon, and the ongoing Noble Ape Simulation as a library project. Tom returns to talk about appearing on ShrinkRapRadio LIVE, the SciPhi Show, a new book project with Bruce Damer and Dick Gordon, and the ongoing Noble Ape Simulation as a library project. Tom returns talk about appearing on ShrinkRapRadio LIVE, the SciPhi Show, a new book project with Bruce Damer and Dick Gordon, and the ongoing Noble Ape Simulation as a library project. Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:15:00 PDT 6:03 podcast chats, books, libraries Tom Barbalet Tom gives thanks to folk covering the Google insanity, some discussion of the second book project and code development for the iPhone interface. Tom gives thanks to folk covering the Google insanity, some discussion of the second book project and code development for the iPhone interface. Tom gives thanks to folk covering the Google insanity, some discussion of the second book project and code development for the iPhone interface. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:10:00 PDT 10:59 Mac OS 10.5, new book, simulation Tom Barbalet Tom talks about Google blocking sections of the Noble Ape site, changes in the library format with regards to ApeScript, San Diego State using Noble Ape in their EDTEC classes and making contact. Tom talks about Google blocking sections of the Noble Ape site, changes in the library format with regards to ApeScript, San Diego State using Noble Ape in their EDTEC classes and making contact. Tom talks about Google blocking sections of the Noble Ape site, changes in the library format with regards to ApeScript, San Diego State using Noble Ape in their EDTEC classes and making contact. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:55:00 PDT 7:48 Google, ApeScript, San Diego State University Tom Barbalet Tom Barbalet makes a brief announcement about Google blocking sections of nobleape.com (http://www.nobleape.com/googleblock.html). Tom Barbalet makes a brief announcement about Google blocking sections of nobleape.com (http://www.nobleape.com/googleblock.html). Tom Barbalet makes a brief announcement about Google blocking sections of nobleape.com (http://www.nobleape.com/googleblock.html). Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:35:00 PDT 1:47 Google, delist, nobleape.com Tom Barbalet Tom talks about the Facebook groups associated with Noble Ape, the Noble Ape libraries development in the context of Mac OS 10.5 and other updates. Tom talks about the Facebook groups associated with Noble Ape, the Noble Ape libraries development in the context of Mac OS 10.5 and other updates. Tom talks about the Facebook groups associated with Noble Ape, the Noble Ape libraries development in the context of Mac OS 10.5 and other updates. Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:15:00 PDT 15:48 Facebook, libraries, moon monkeys Tom Barbalet An under-the-weather Tom describes the changes for Mac OS 10.5, the new book project and the continued atomization of the Noble Ape Simulation. An under-the-weather Tom describes the changes for Mac OS 10.5, the new book project and the continued atomization of the Noble Ape Simulation. An under-the-weather Tom describes the changes for Mac OS 10.5, the new book project and the continued atomization of the Noble Ape Simulation. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:40:00 PDT 3:30 Mac OS 10.5, new book, simulation Tom Barbalet With the start of the atomic development, Tom discusses what happens to the book project. With the start of the atomic development, Tom discusses what happens to the book project. With the start of the atomic development, Tom discusses what happens to the book project. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:40:00 PDT 11:45 books, atomic simulation, atomic writing Tom Barbalet Tom talks about corresponding with James Morauta and planning for the future direction shifts in the Noble Ape Simulation. Tom talks about corresponding with James Morauta and planning for the future direction shifts in the Noble Ape Simulation. Tom talks about corresponding with James Morauta and planning for the future direction shifts in the Noble Ape Simulation. Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:30:00 PDT 8:41 James Morauta, simulation Tom Barbalet Tom gives a series of shout-outs and talks a little bit about James Morauta, Howard Bloom and Gerald de Jong. Tom gives a series of shout-outs and talks a little bit about James Morauta, Howard Bloom and Gerald de Jong. Tom gives a series of shout-outs and talks a little bit about James Morauta, Howard Bloom and Gerald de Jong. Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:00:00 PDT 10:31 Mind of Men, James Morauta, Howard Bloom, Bostrom Tom Barbalet Tom comments on a busy week that shows the strengths of contemporary artificial life. Tom comments on a busy week that shows the strengths of contemporary artificial life. Tom comments on a busy week that shows the strengths of contemporary artificial life. Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:20:00 PDT 9:18 contemporary artificial life Tom Barbalet If you are on Facebook, join the Ape Reality group! In addition, Tom talks about interviews, updates in Noble Ape development and the end of the Noble Ape tshirt giveaway for the time being thanks to a Cafepress price increase. If you are on Facebook, join the Ape Reality group! In addition, Tom talks about interviews, updates in Noble Ape development and the end of the Noble Ape tshirt giveaway for the time being thanks to a Cafepress price increase. If you are on Facebook, join the Ape Reality group! In addition, Tom talks about interviews, updates in Noble Ape development and the end of the Noble Ape tshirt giveaway for the time being thanks to a Cafepress price increase. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:30:00 PDT 10:20 Facebook, interviews, code development, updates Tom Barbalet Tom discusses a number of topics including avatars in book and ape form, the Greythumb blog and random moments in Noble Apes. Tom discusses a number of topics including avatars in book and ape form, the Greythumb blog and random moments in Noble Apes. Tom discusses a number of topics including avatars in book and ape form, the Greythumb blog and random moments in Noble Apes. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:00:00 PDT 9:09 avatars, books, Greythumb, blog, random Tom Barbalet Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, Tom talks about the reasons he has been able to maintain the Noble Ape development and an upcoming interview. Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, Tom talks about the reasons he has been able to maintain the Noble Ape development and an upcoming interview. Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, Tom talks about the reasons he has been able to maintain the Noble Ape development and an upcoming interview. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:10:00 PDT 10:13 motivation, reasons, distinctions Tom Barbalet Tom discusses the central elements of the cognitive simulation - fear and desire - and how they relate to real world societies as well as metaphorical monkeys. Tom discusses the central elements of the cognitive simulation - fear and desire - and how they relate to real world societies as well as metaphorical monkeys. Tom discusses the central elements of the cognitive simulation - fear and desire - and how they relate to real world societies as well as metaphorical monkeys. Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:40:00 PDT 9:47 cognitive simulation, fear, desire, societies Tom Barbalet Tom welcomes new folks to the podcast and talks about how you should approach the Ape Reality podcast for the first time. Tom welcomes new folks to the podcast and talks about how you should approach the Ape Reality podcast for the first time. Tom welcomes new folks to the podcast and talks about how you should approach the Ape Reality podcast for the first time. Sat, 11 Aug 2007 11:40:00 PDT 3:12 welcome, method of approach Tom Barbalet Tom welcomes new folks to the podcast, talks about polygonal graphics, a new Ape Reality specific tshirt and a release of the Simulation. Tom welcomes new folks to the podcast, talks about polygonal graphics, a new Ape Reality specific tshirt and a release of the Simulation. Tom welcomes new folks to the podcast, talks about polygonal graphics, a new Ape Reality specific tshirt and a release of the Simulation. Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:35:00 PDT 6:32 mailout, new folk, polygonal graphics, tshirt, release Tom Barbalet Finally some productive Noble Ape tech and other unrelated debriefs Finally some productive Noble Ape tech and other unrelated debriefs Finally some productive Noble Ape tech and other unrelated debriefs Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:50:00 PDT 8:42 environmentally silver, Will Wright, the shed, Steve Grand Tom Barbalet Tom talks about the ongoing True3D graphics development, renewing his IGDA membership, and artificial life academia present and future Tom talks about the ongoing True3D graphics development, renewing his IGDA membership, and artificial life academia present and future Tom talks about the ongoing True3D graphics development, renewing his IGDA membership, and artificial life academia present and future Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:30:00 PDT 17:35 graphics, game development, academia Tom Barbalet Tom discusses OpenGL vs Ocelot, hobby equals standards and the book project Tom discusses OpenGL vs Ocelot, hobby equals standards and the book project Tom discusses OpenGL vs Ocelot, hobby equals standards and the book project Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:50:00 PDT 15:04 OpenGL, standards, book Tom Barbalet 0.685 is released, the book project, Noble Ape's Spanish version, graphics move to OpenGL and the event atomization 0.685 is released, the book project, Noble Ape's Spanish version, graphics move to OpenGL and the event atomization 0.685 is released, the book project, Noble Ape's Spanish version, graphics move to OpenGL and the event atomization Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:35:00 PDT 7:33 release, book, Spanish, graphics, events Tom Barbalet A contribution of source from INTEL starts a discussion on changing the graphics method to OpenGL A contribution of source from INTEL starts a discussion on changing the graphics method to OpenGL A contribution of source from INTEL starts a discussion on changing the graphics method to OpenGL Sun, 10 June 2007 14:35:00 PDT 12:39 INTEL, Apple, OpenGL Tom Barbalet A discussion of the Stockholm Re-Write of the Noble Ape Simulation A discussion of the Stockholm Re-Write of the Noble Ape Simulation A discussion of the Stockholm Re-Write of the Noble Ape Simulation Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:15:00 PDT 5:10 rework, open source, simulation Tom Barbalet Tom talks about the website going down, Apple/INTEL/HeaderDoc development, the book project, Biota.org and where all the tshirts have gone Tom talks about the website going down, Apple/INTEL/HeaderDoc development, the book project, Biota.org and where all the tshirts have gone Tom talks about the website going down, Apple/INTEL/HeaderDoc development, the book project, Biota.org and where all the tshirts have gone Sat, 26 May 2007 15:40:00 PDT 10:17 website, INTEL, Apple, HeaderDoc, book, Biota.org, tshirts Tom Barbalet A discussion of metaphysics in the Noble Ape Simulation and related documentation A discussion of metaphysics in the Noble Ape Simulation and related documentation A discussion of metaphysics in the Noble Ape Simulation and related documentation Sun, 20 May 2007 21:30:00 PDT 9:17 metaphysics, deja vu, compression of reality, classical physics, simulation Tom Barbalet Tom talks about what artificial life is with particular concentration on the hobby of artificial life Tom talks about what artificial life is with particular concentration on the hobby of artificial life Tom talks about what artificial life is with particular concentration on the hobby of artificial life Sat, 19 May 2007 12:00:00 PDT 16:42 science, psuedo science, social science, art, hobbies Tom Barbalet Tom talks about what has been going on recently and not featured in previous podcasts Tom talks about what has been going on recently and not featured in previous podcasts Tom talks about what has been going on recently and not featured in previous podcasts Sun, 13 May 2007 11:30:00 PDT 15:38 Apple, INTEL, artficial life Tom Barbalet A discussion of the pre-history of Noble Ape and the recent history of ApeScript A discussion of the pre-history of Noble Ape and the recent history of ApeScript A discussion of the pre-history of Noble Ape and the recent history of ApeScript Wed, 09 May 2007 21:30:00 PDT 10:44 simulation, graphics, programming, compilers Tom Barbalet Tom talks about the planned event method in the Noble Ape Simulation and the reasons behind the event implementation Tom talks about the planned event method in the Noble Ape Simulation and the reasons behind the event implementation Tom talks about the planned event method in the Noble Ape Simulation and the reasons behind the event implementation Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:05:00 PDT 11:47 software development, source code, event structure, multiple processes Tom Barbalet Tom talks about streamlining communication, Biota.org Chat, changing brain sizes, predators, event-driven simulation and an INTEL update Tom talks about streamlining communication, Biota.org Chat, changing brain sizes, predators, event-driven simulation and an INTEL update Tom talks about streamlining communication, Biota.org Chat, changing brain sizes, predators, event-driven simulation and an INTEL update Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:50:00 PDT 5:37 communication, Biota, brain size, predators, simulation, INTEL Tom Barbalet Tom talks about game development and artificial life's curious relationship with a contemporary example Tom talks about game development and artificial life's curious relationship with a contemporary example Tom talks about game development and artificial life's curious relationship with a contemporary example Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:35:00 PDT 21:31 artificial life development, game development, intellectual property rights, academia Tom Barbalet Tom continues Ape Reality for the New Year - apes, houses, GLUT and code changes Tom continues Ape Reality for the New Year - apes, houses, GLUT and code changes Tom continues Ape Reality for the New Year - apes, houses, GLUT and code changes Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:05:00 PDT 11:58 new year, return, autonomous apes, houses, GLUT Tom Barbalet Tom releases the Noble Ape Simulation 0.683 live for the podcast Tom releases the Noble Ape Simulation 0.683 live for the podcast Tom releases the Noble Ape Simulation 0.683 live for the podcast Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:15:00 PDT 8:26 Noble Ape Simulation Tom Barbalet Tom talks about Biota.org Tom talks about Biota.org Tom talks about Biota.org Thu, 02 Nov 2006 22:50:00 PDT 22:45 artificial life Tom Barbalet Tom talks about land algorithms Tom talks about land algorithms Tom talks about land algorithms Wed, 01 Nov 2006 20:00:00 PDT 8:10 landscapes, land, mathematics Tom Barbalet About the introductory philosophy document for Noble Ape About the introductory philosophy document for Noble Ape About the introductory philosophy document for Noble Ape Thu, 28 Sep 2006 21:25:00 PDT 12:41 roll-your-own, philosophy Tom Barbalet The early music of the development is played and discussed The early music of the development is played and discussed The early music of the development is played and discussed Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:25:00 PDT 25:19 Noble Ape music Tom Barbalet Tom discusses a number of topics relating to Noble Ape, Biota.org and artificial life Tom discusses a number of topics relating to Noble Ape, Biota.org and artificial life Tom discusses a number of topics relating to Noble Ape, Biota.org and artificial life Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:35:00 PDT 15:04 simulation, screen saver, wikipedia, John P. Daigle Tom Barbalet Tom talks about Noble Warfare Tom talks about Noble Warfare Tom talks about Noble Warfare Sat, 02 Sep 2006 18:35:00 PDT 6:36 Noble Warfare Tom Barbalet Tom talks in greater detail about ApeScript Tom talks in greater detail about ApeScript Tom talks in greater detail about ApeScript Wed, 30 Aug 2006 22:45:00 PDT 14:10 Noble Ape, development, ApeScript Tom Barbalet Tom talks with Mridul and Pedro about the Noble Ape development Tom talks with Mridul and Pedro about the Noble Ape development Tom talks with Mridul and Pedro about the Noble Ape development Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:45:00 PDT 13:43 Noble Ape, development, scripting, time Tom Barbalet Tom explores the questions of Malek Qtaish Tom explores the questions of Malek Qtaish Tom explores the questions of Malek Qtaish Mon, 21 Aug 2006 22:35:00 PDT 19:27 monkeys, Malaysia, land, simulation, games Tom Barbalet Tom discusses the components of the Noble Ape Simulation Tom discusses the components of the Noble Ape Simulation Tom discusses the components of the Noble Ape Simulation Sat, 19 Aug 2006 13:25:00 PDT 18:27 simulation, code, structured software Tom Barbalet Tom Barbalet talks to Doug Rushkoff's class at NYU in 2000 Tom Barbalet talks to Doug Rushkoff's class at NYU in 2000 Tom Barbalet talks to Doug Rushkoff's class at NYU in 2000 Mon, 14 Aug 2006 21:55:00 PDT 19:31 talk, NYU, class Tom Barbalet A detailed discussion on the Rushkoff article on Noble Ape A detailed discussion on the Rushkoff article on Noble Ape A detailed discussion on the Rushkoff article on Noble Ape Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:55:00 PDT 19:57 Rushkoff, show, travel Tom Barbalet A discussion on time effects in simulation A discussion on time effects in simulation A discussion on time effects in simulation Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:30:00 PDT 12:59 simulation, time Tom Barbalet A discussion on the simulated theory of collective unconscious A discussion on the simulated theory of collective unconscious A discussion on the simulated theory of collective unconscious Sat, 01 Jul 2006 15:00:00 PDT 13:35 group conscious, simulation, metaphysics Tom Barbalet A discussion on whether animals fall in love A discussion on whether animals fall in love A discussion on whether animals fall in love Sat, 24 Jun 2006 10:40:00 PDT 12:06 animals, love, green tshirts Tom Barbalet A discussion of how to create your own ALife project A discussion of how to create your own ALife project A discussion of how to create your own ALife project Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:30:00 PDT 16:33 development, open source, creating, technical writing, artificial life Tom Barbalet A discussion of what a Noble Ape language could look like and, in contrast, brute force simulation A discussion of what a Noble Ape language could look like and, in contrast, brute force simulation A discussion of what a Noble Ape language could look like and, in contrast, brute force simulation Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:30:00 PDT 14:10 simulating language, brute force simulation Tom Barbalet A discussion of the biology of the Simulation A discussion of the biology of the Simulation A discussion of the biology of the Simulation Sun, 21 May 2006 20:45:00 PDT 15:35 simulation, biology, predator, prey