Technomantic Virtualization, All you need is a computer, a chaos matrix, and a dream. Options

Lately my studies have been heading into the weird depths of experimental chaos magic, with particular leanings towards technomantic experimentation and virtualization. I've discovered that many rites and rituals can be virtualized and performed completely via a computer. I've also learned some interesting things that can be done in regards to sigils and glyphs (my avatar being a small example of my experimentation). Anyway, so far I've found very few people have explored the use of technology in magickal workings, and I'm hoping that will change. I was wondering if anyone here has explored in that direction, or has had any interest. I would like to open up discussion and an exchange of information on this topic. 'd be more than happy to share what I've learned with anyone who's interested. So, anyone?

I am definatley interested in the use of technology in magick, and have been for a few years, but because I'm not interested in going through what's needed to learn how to program, I've ben satisfied up to this point to experiment with alpha state inducing music or sound waves, and the neat visualisations provided by Windows Media Player (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

On a more serious note, I've been thinking about using the software package known as Cyber Shaman, and have in fact had it on my PC since before the gentleman who made it stopped producing it. I just never got around to experimenting.

The furthest I've used technology, come to think of it, were a few occasions when myself and a few friends of mine used CHAT and I.M. to synchronize ourselves to projected into the astral to perform different workings, ranging from visitng places, in real time, to performing rituals. These times for me were rare (compared to my friends), but were examples of what could and can be done, easily. If I could program though, I'd experiment with 3 dimensional shapes and real time astral manipluation. Perhaps I should use the Cyber Shaman program, lol!

-F.F.

I am definatley interested in the use of technology in magick, and have been for a few years, but because I'm not interested in going through what's needed to learn how to program, I've ben satisfied up to this point to experiment with alpha state inducing music or sound waves, and the neat visualisations provided by Windows Media Player (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Actually, there is a lot you can do with it without learning to program. Admittedly, programming skills help with some of the more advanced tasks, but a lot of things can be done at the user level. For example, I've found that there are many benefits to charging my computer as I would ritual vessel or container, such as allowing me to charge digitized sigils. I've also conjured and linked a small servitor-intelligence to my system. My computer is only a 950MHz PIII, but I've seen 2GHz P4 and Athlon boxes that run slower and less efficiently. None of this has required me to actually program anything.

On a more serious note, I've been thinking about using the software package known as Cyber Shaman, and have in fact had it on my PC since before the gentleman who made it stopped producing it. I just never got around to experimenting.

I'm not familiar with Cyber Shaman, but from what I've seen based on a few quick searches on google, it looks interesting. I'll have to see if I can procure a copy.

The furthest I've used technology, come to think of it, were a few occasions when myself and a few friends of mine used CHAT and I.M. to synchronize ourselves to projected into the astral to perform different workings, ranging from visitng places, in real time, to performing rituals. These times for me were rare (compared to my friends), but were examples of what could and can be done, easily. If I could program though, I'd experiment with 3 dimensional shapes and real time astral manipluation. Perhaps I should use the Cyber Shaman program, lol!

Using chat and IM to synch up is a perfect example of virtualization. I've been considering building a virtual realm online for similar purposes. If you're looking for something to allow you to work with 3D shapes, I've found that Bryce 5 is a great piece of software for creative visualization.