In Victoria’s High Country, on the winter solstice – the longest night of the year – a tech enthusiast ventured into the wilderness for a spiritual journey assisted by Artificial Intelligence. The individual employed several AI applications, notably ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, and Perplexity, with the hope of achieving psychic enlightenment. Following the prompts offered by these AI, he positioned himself at Stella the Stargazer, in Mansfield, a portable tiny home designed by Port Fairy-based manufacturer, Ample.
With his girlfriend in tow, the adventurer put into practice various activities recommended by the AI applications, capturing the quiet tranquillity of the evening and amplifying the mystical atmosphere. They watched the sunset, initiated a bonfire, danced around the flame, sang songs, stared at the moon, and created ‘Full Moon Water’ – an easy ritual involving moonlight-infused water that’s usable in everyday life.
To make their experience even more extraordinary, they made mulled wine using local produce aided by the AI’s culinary advice. The feast was followed by stargazing and amateur photography to immortalize their experience under Stella the Stargazer that mostly remained at odds with the quality of professional photography. The AI also recommended offering to nature that was eco-friendly and won’t disrupt Australian wildlife.
Come dawn, the AI-prompted dawn gazing proved poignant. The charged ‘Full Moon Water’ was savoured followed by a visit to the Mansfield market, as suggested by the AI.
Overall, did the tech enthusiast attain psychic enlightenment under the surreal night sky, with the humming artificial intelligence assisting him in every step? He’s not sure. Still, he relished the magical escapade and anticipates repeating it on the summer solstice.
