Month: February 2024
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Ordinary Geniuses
In the wild cacophony of existence, there exists a peculiar truth, a paradox that dances on the fringes of sanity and embraces the chaotic rhythm of life. It’s the tale of genius, of brilliance that flickers like a flame in the dark, burning bright before being snuffed out by the mundane forces of mediocrity. It’s…
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38 Technical Gripes With Grids, Pro Tools, and MIDI:
Grid Limitations: Pro Tools Pain Points: MIDI Misgivings: Overall Experience: Creative Concerns: Technical Frustrations: Philosophical Concerns: Overall Experience:
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20 Technical Gripes a Painter Might Have With Digital Painting and Generative AI:
Limitations of Brushstrokes: Color and Light: Control and Expression: Uniqueness and Authenticity: Technical Challenges: Sustainability and Preservation: Overall Experience:
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Tenet
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Cycles
Takes two full cycles to grok a cyclical phenomenon 0.25 cycle: “It’s a secular trend!” 0.5c: “the fad has passed” 0.75c: “overcompensation” 1c: “Ok it’s over, what’s next?” 1.25c: “This time it’s different” 1.5c: “Deja vu” 1.75c: “We learned nothing” 2c: “It’s cyclic” @vgr This statement humorously illustrates the typical progression of reactions to cyclical…
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Most jobs AI is gonna take over were not real jobs when the Beatles recorded Sgt Peppers
The evolution of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), has sparked discussions about the future of work and the impact on various job sectors. A poignant observation is that many of the jobs AI is poised to take over were non-existent during significant historical moments. For instance, when The Beatles recorded their iconic album “Sgt. Pepper’s…
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Enter Byzantium
We’re entering the Byzantium era of the American empire We’re entering the Byzantine era of the American empire 1945-1991 Republic – Superpower with a conscience. – Cold War theatrics. – Pretend rules mattered. 1991-2024: Empire – Global sheriff, no oversight. – Power trip, overreach. – Cracks show, ignored them. 2024- : Hellenistic/Byzantium Era – Shift…
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The Fix Is In, Man: How Tech Gurus Screw the Circuit (and Themselves)
Dig it, daddy-o: Man, dig this: progress. It’s a word like “love” or “freedom,” tossed around like loose change in a hobo’s pocket. But the essay, it’s got its eyes peeled. See, it’s hip to the racket: progress, it ain’t some benevolent Santa, it’s more like a greasy carny barker, hawking shiny gadgets while palming…
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Paradox of (digital) Literacy
The human story is riddled with irony, and the rise of technology presents a particularly potent example. We celebrate progress, touting innovation and advancement as hallmarks of a superior society. Yet, upon closer examination, this narrative unravels, revealing a darker undercurrent: a pattern of exploiting periods of upheaval to consolidate power and rig the system…
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The Paradoxical Dance of Libertarians and Public Choice Theory
Introduction: In the murky depths of political discourse, libertarians and public choice theory engage in a twisted tango of unrequited affection and bitter irony. As we delve into this murky realm, we uncover the tangled web of contradictions that bind these strange bedfellows. Public choice theory, a cold and clinical analysis of political machinations, reveals…