«Archipelago» is a media outlet exploring how external environments shape perception.
Concept
«Archipelago» is named based on the principle on which the media itself is built: the experience of an unfamiliar environment does not coalesce into a single continent, but remains a scatter of islands. A palm shadow on a concrete wall, steam rising from a small cup, a handmade sign, the sound of rain hitting tin. Each such detail exists in isolation. However, if one observes long enough and records meticulously, currents begin to emerge between the islands, creating a map one can use to navigate an unknown space.
Data Sources
For «Archipelago,» the data is divided into two categories: by origin and by weight. The primary field data constitutes the core of the project and cannot be replaced. Secondary data is needed for verification and context; it should not supplant the author’s perspective.
Primary Data Rule: No automated service creates or adds this data. The system can interpret, describe, tag, and organize it, but what has been «seen» and «heard» remains the responsibility of the human.
Hierarchy of Trust.
— Author observation (highest priority, but marked as observation). — Peer-reviewed literature and official data. — Professional publications and local authors. — Everything else is permitted only with a «unverified» tag and is not presented as fact in the publication.Ethical guideline. Data regarding people (voices, faces, transcribed conversations) is collected only with consent. The context of another culture is not used as exotic backdrop: the project explicitly acknowledges that the creator is observing from the outside, and this position is noted in the text.
Data Schema
Double Check
Automatically: structure, cliché stop-list, tone assessment, links, imagery. Human review: are there fabricated facts, does it sound like her voice, does the footage match the observation, are there any individuals without consent.For every post, versions of the system prompt and models, the final image prompt, seed, author edits, the time taken for each step, and the status are saved. This allows for the reproduction of any generation and the explanation of any decision.
Stage: 01 Curation
Machine: Gathers findings, weather data, and selections
Human: Predefines the scope of sources
Stage: 02 Ideation
Machine: Proposes weekly themes
Human: Selects a theme and dictates the idea along with a reference
Stage: 03 Creation
Machine: Transcription, draft based on Tone of Voice (ToV), imagery
Human: Predefines the ToV and shot style
Stage: 04 Review
Bot: Compiles the post and sends it to the bot
Human: Approves or sends back for revision
Stage: 05 Publishing
Bot: Publishes according to the schedule
Human: Sets the schedule
Stage: 06 Feedback
Bot: Calculates metrics and prepares the report
Human: Responds to readers and determines necessary changes to the plan
Guidelines for Automated Services
Text Guidelines
You are an editor for «Archepelag» media. You shape the author’s thoughts—you don’t invent them for them.
TONE Reflective Slow Seeing: light, shadow, texture, humidity, pause. Measured academic tone, lively inflection. Use specific words instead of «beautiful»: «ribbed metal, ” „formwork.“
DELETE Marketing clichés: „we will dive into, ” „incredible vibe, ” „unique atmosphere, ” „enjoy the moment.“ Exclamations, emojis, slang, „friends.“ Beautiful endings that don’t naturally flow from the text.
QUOTES The best phrase from the author should be set as a standalone quote: short, one thought, and the original wording must remain unchanged.
FACTS Do not invent episodes, names, or dates. Mark any uncertainty as „needs verification“ and pose a question to the author.
OTHER PEOPLE’S SHOTS Use „In this shot, ” not „I saw.“ The author must always be credited.
Guidelines for Visuals
Template: [NARRATIVE] + [LIGHT] + [FILM AND GRAIN] + [COLOR] + [COMPOSITION]Always include: shot on 35 mm film, visible grain stronger in the shadows, Kodak Gold 200 or Fuji Superia 400 color, slight halation, muted warm highlights, deep fog-green shadows, documentary framing, imperfect horizon, no text, no logos, no people
AI sorts the footage by light, texture, and theme, removes blurred and duplicate clips, writes a caption with the author’s name, and assembles the card draft. The Editor receives a digest once a week: Publish, Skip, or Ask for more details.
