Category: Philosophy
Posted on December 11, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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And after having mangled, and torn, and completely stripped the two brothers, the mob dragged their naked and bloody bodies to an extemporised gibbet, where amateur executioners hung them up by the feet. Then came the most dastardly scoundrels of all, who not…
Posted on December 10, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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Here’s my cringetastic reporting on a local bit of news from last year. And….here’s how it turned out… I plan to do a bit more of this sort of on the ground stuff in the coming year. Subjects will vary but I’m thinking…
Posted on December 10, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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O dear, it seems it’s time for some conceptual play…. Apparently these days the scouts aren’t the only people obsessed with merit. There’s a whole phalanx of YouTube luminaries and pundits waxing poetic about the merits of meritocracy. I’m rather confused by this term…
Posted on November 29, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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A Russian, Ukro-Pollak, with a Scottish surname launches into a brief discussion of multiculturalism, Global Warming, and more. Social Media | https://www.minds.com/Weirmellow Tipjar | https://www.patreon.com/TheFractalJournal
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Global Warming, Melting Pot, Michael Crichton, Multiculturalism, Russia, The United States, Ukraine
Posted on November 28, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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There’s a lot to be said for quality control. For doing our utmost to avoid lending support to something stupid or wicked. This noble inclination is however too often twisted into silence. Not a deep contemplative silence or even a sexy silence but good…
Posted on November 22, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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I got a dimension for you RIGHT HERE!
Posted on November 22, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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The purpose of technology is to overcome obstacles. When the candle became the lantern people were trying to more efficiently solve the problem of stubbing their toe in the dark. So how in the ever loving hell is it that with all of today’s…
Posted on November 16, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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A bit of a opinion stirred by Bryan Lunduke’s recent decision to quit all social media. I discuss the need for a refractory period to process each other’s opinions, insights, and quirks. Then the vlog veers in the direction of Roscoe Pounds ‘The Philosophy…
Posted on November 14, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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People seem to defend and attack vague notions rather than discuss the merits of policies. I take a jab at the problem. Alright I mention the problem. Perhaps the jab will come soon. Check out my website for free stories, lotsa ideas, poems, and…
Posted on November 11, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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My hand hurts…I segue into a discussion on the relationship between art and physicality. There is a sort of trope that artists are disaffected and dysfunctional – that substance abuse and abandon are the key to greatness. I present an alternative theory. Then I…
Category: Philosophy, Psychology, UncategorizedTags: Alex Weir, Bach, Fractal Radio, Goethe, Lifestyle, Music, Original Music, Physical Fitness, Vlog
Category: Philosophy
Fractal Briefs| Losing DeWitts
Posted on December 11, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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And after having mangled, and torn, and completely stripped the two brothers, the mob dragged their naked and bloody bodies to an extemporised gibbet, where amateur executioners hung them up by the feet. Then came the most dastardly scoundrels of all, who not…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, Politics, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: History
Cheer and Gloom – Milltown Blues
Posted on December 10, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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Here’s my cringetastic reporting on a local bit of news from last year. And….here’s how it turned out… I plan to do a bit more of this sort of on the ground stuff in the coming year. Subjects will vary but I’m thinking…
Category: Philosophy, Politics, Social Commentary, UncategorizedTags: Alex Weir, Columbia SC, Historic Housing, Housing, News, Protests, The Fractal Journal
Some thoughts on Meritocracy
Posted on December 10, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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O dear, it seems it’s time for some conceptual play…. Apparently these days the scouts aren’t the only people obsessed with merit. There’s a whole phalanx of YouTube luminaries and pundits waxing poetic about the merits of meritocracy. I’m rather confused by this term…
Category: Humor, Philosophy, UncategorizedTags: Columns, Entertainment, Meritocracy
Welcome to America (Vlog)
Posted on November 29, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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A Russian, Ukro-Pollak, with a Scottish surname launches into a brief discussion of multiculturalism, Global Warming, and more. Social Media | https://www.minds.com/Weirmellow Tipjar | https://www.patreon.com/TheFractalJournal
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Global Warming, Melting Pot, Michael Crichton, Multiculturalism, Russia, The United States, Ukraine
Crushing the Welsh rebellion!
Posted on November 28, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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War is dumb. Social Media | https://www.minds.com/Weirmellow Tipjar | https://www.patreon.com/TheFractalJournal
Category: Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Social Commentary, UncategorizedTags: Current Events, Donuts, Russia, Ukraine, Warnings
Silence is Sterile
Posted on November 28, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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There’s a lot to be said for quality control. For doing our utmost to avoid lending support to something stupid or wicked. This noble inclination is however too often twisted into silence. Not a deep contemplative silence or even a sexy silence but good…
Category: Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, UncategorizedTags: Creativity
Fractal Briefs |’Making a Living and other Woo
Posted on November 22, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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I got a dimension for you RIGHT HERE!
Category: Current Events, Humor, Philosophy, Politics, Social Commentary, Technology, UncategorizedTags: Alex Jones, Elon Musc, joe rogan, Wankers
The Wheelbarrow isn’t designed to be a handcuff…
Posted on November 22, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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The purpose of technology is to overcome obstacles. When the candle became the lantern people were trying to more efficiently solve the problem of stubbing their toe in the dark. So how in the ever loving hell is it that with all of today’s…
Category: Current Events, Humor, Philosophy, Politics, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized
Fractal Radio | Episode 28 – Social Media and ‘Hardly Explicable Human Conduct’
Posted on November 16, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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A bit of a opinion stirred by Bryan Lunduke’s recent decision to quit all social media. I discuss the need for a refractory period to process each other’s opinions, insights, and quirks. Then the vlog veers in the direction of Roscoe Pounds ‘The Philosophy…
Category: Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Vlog
Europe Sucks! (Vlog)
Posted on November 16, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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Primordial Myths… elusive isn’t it? Social Thing | https://www.minds.com/Weirmellow Tipjar | https://www.patreon.com/TheFractalJournal
Category: Current Events, Humor, Philosophy, Social Commentary, Vlog
Quasi-Philosophical Waffling ~ War and Healthcare (Vlog)
Posted on November 14, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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People seem to defend and attack vague notions rather than discuss the merits of policies. I take a jab at the problem. Alright I mention the problem. Perhaps the jab will come soon. Check out my website for free stories, lotsa ideas, poems, and…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Environment, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Vlog
Fractal Radio | Episode 27 – Art and Physical Fitness
Posted on November 11, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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My hand hurts…I segue into a discussion on the relationship between art and physicality. There is a sort of trope that artists are disaffected and dysfunctional – that substance abuse and abandon are the key to greatness. I present an alternative theory. Then I…
Category: Philosophy, Psychology, UncategorizedTags: Alex Weir, Bach, Fractal Radio, Goethe, Lifestyle, Music, Original Music, Physical Fitness, Vlog
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