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One million beings
David OReilly<br>May 27, 2026
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It’s been a while.<br>I went quiet for a few years to make something. The thing I would have written instead was cope - sorting out what level of automation feels acceptable. I’m done with that.<br>EACHOTHER is a living simulation. One million beings. They are born, they reach out to others, they have children, they let them go. They die alone unless they find each other.<br>From a million individual decisions, patterns emerge that could never be designed.<br>You don’t die - everyone else does, and you bear witness.<br>This idea began a decade ago. An image in my mind, I couldnt get rid of, that felt essential. I almost gave up many times.<br>It previews next week in Hamburg, at the 42. Kurzfilm Festival. June 3–7, on a large LED wall, free, all day. Music by Beethoven.<br>If you’re in Europe and want to come see it, write back. If you’re far away, next thing you’ll hear is how it went.<br>- David
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Strahil Minev<br>4h
I'm happy that you're still creating, David. And also sad I won't be able to experience your latest work. I hope it goes well.
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PK<br>4h
Can't wait to see this one day
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