Posted on July 23, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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These machines are febrile hopes for marking the memory of our passing. The permanence of steel, the artificial sun of a liquid display, the durability of plastic. We dance our fingers in frantic spells over 21st century Ouija boards. We the dead write messages…
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, Social Commentary, Stories, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, Weird FictionTags: 1, Binary, Death, Life, Mu
Posted on July 15, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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Odds and ends ranging from a discussion of a new bit of gear that has that old bit of Malware called Windows installed. Why I’m probably going to use it for at least a year despite the excellence of the Linux desktop environment….
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Social Commentary, Technology, Uncategorized, VlogTags: History, Japan, Linux, Music, Original Music, Windows
Posted on July 13, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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GET A FILING CABINET…especially if you’re a hospital. (Repost of Swtiched to Linux Video) Sometimes other people say things really well. So I share. Switched to Linux Channel Link | CLICK IT! Call Me An Idiot Here http://www.minds.com/Weirmellow Or Here mellow.mission.productions@gmail.com Support This Here…
Posted on June 23, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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When even the establishment pines for the 80’s. Call Me An Idiot Here http://www.minds.com/Weirmellow Or Here mellow.mission.productions@gmail.com Support This Here http://www.subscribestar.com/TFJ Or With PayPal
Posted on April 23, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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“I see that the test went swimmingly.” Thornton’s corny dad joke landed dully in the comm tent. He ignored the silence and our high-res grimaces. “If these coordinates are to be believed you boys are less than a month’s trek from your destination.” We…
Posted on April 18, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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There’s a difference between production and creativity. The tactile inspiration of a rotary phone, the subtle suggestions of mechanical motion, are these the origins of creativity. Was creativity easier for Blixa Bargeld in the 80’s? Or is creativity easier for all of us…
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: 1980's, 1990's, Art, Berlin Wall, Blixa Bargeld, Craft, Craftsmship, Creativity, Music, Productivity, Rotary Phones, Writing
Posted on April 13, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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The closing paragraphs of ‘The New Yorker article, ‘Machine Hands’ (John Seabrook), contain this little nugget: “It’s also possible that this second wave of A.I.-based mechanization will automate the farmer’s job long before it removes the need for…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: AI, Automation, Business, Class, Craftsmanship, Economics, Glenn Gould, Industry, Jobs, John Seabrook, Learn to Code, Machin Hands, Tech, The Future, The New Yorker
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Hello World said the Ouija Machine
Posted on July 23, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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These machines are febrile hopes for marking the memory of our passing. The permanence of steel, the artificial sun of a liquid display, the durability of plastic. We dance our fingers in frantic spells over 21st century Ouija boards. We the dead write messages…
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, Social Commentary, Stories, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, Weird FictionTags: 1, Binary, Death, Life, Mu
2012 Wine, New Laptop, Some Japan Trivia, and a Tune (Vlog)
Posted on July 15, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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Odds and ends ranging from a discussion of a new bit of gear that has that old bit of Malware called Windows installed. Why I’m probably going to use it for at least a year despite the excellence of the Linux desktop environment….
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Social Commentary, Technology, Uncategorized, VlogTags: History, Japan, Linux, Music, Original Music, Windows
Why Physical Copies Still Matter
Posted on July 13, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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GET A FILING CABINET…especially if you’re a hospital. (Repost of Swtiched to Linux Video) Sometimes other people say things really well. So I share. Switched to Linux Channel Link | CLICK IT! Call Me An Idiot Here http://www.minds.com/Weirmellow Or Here mellow.mission.productions@gmail.com Support This Here…
Category: Current Events, Philosophy, Sketch of Sam Monroe, Technology, UncategorizedTags: Infrastructure, IT, Links, News, Reposts, Switched to Linux
So I had a cigar… (Vlog)
Posted on June 23, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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When even the establishment pines for the 80’s. Call Me An Idiot Here http://www.minds.com/Weirmellow Or Here mellow.mission.productions@gmail.com Support This Here http://www.subscribestar.com/TFJ Or With PayPal
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Technology, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Cyberattacks, Foreign Policy, Iran, Politics, Social Commentary, War
The Sketch of Sam Monroe – Chapter 9.0 – Pop Quiz
Posted on April 23, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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“I see that the test went swimmingly.” Thornton’s corny dad joke landed dully in the comm tent. He ignored the silence and our high-res grimaces. “If these coordinates are to be believed you boys are less than a month’s trek from your destination.” We…
Category: Alex Weir, Original Fiction, Original Fiction Series, Sketch of Sam Monroe, Technology, Uncategorized, Weird FictionTags: Asventure, Psychedelics, Thrillers
Is it Easier? (Vlog)
Posted on April 18, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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There’s a difference between production and creativity. The tactile inspiration of a rotary phone, the subtle suggestions of mechanical motion, are these the origins of creativity. Was creativity easier for Blixa Bargeld in the 80’s? Or is creativity easier for all of us…
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: 1980's, 1990's, Art, Berlin Wall, Blixa Bargeld, Craft, Craftsmship, Creativity, Music, Productivity, Rotary Phones, Writing
Look Out Boss! It’s the Bots!
Posted on April 13, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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The closing paragraphs of ‘The New Yorker article, ‘Machine Hands’ (John Seabrook), contain this little nugget: “It’s also possible that this second wave of A.I.-based mechanization will automate the farmer’s job long before it removes the need for…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: AI, Automation, Business, Class, Craftsmanship, Economics, Glenn Gould, Industry, Jobs, John Seabrook, Learn to Code, Machin Hands, Tech, The Future, The New Yorker
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