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
Posted on April 12, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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‘There’s more than that to being poor.’ A discussion on the disconnect between pundits and the working class. The question as to whether or not I should upload this… was answered – when I did a random search for Free Domain music on the…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Adam Morgan, Andrew Yang, Economics, Malthus, Politics, Poverty, Productivity, Society, UBI, Workers, Working Class
Posted on April 8, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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I’ve heard several people weigh in on a series of articles describing troubles faced by men and boys (eg). These articles point out the higher rate of suicide, the unemployment, the crime, and the failure to form relationships. These are certainly problems that need…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Business, College, Jobs, Learn to Code, Markets, Men, OP;ED, Society
Posted on April 1, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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The internet is not a trendy cafe and you are not the Grand Barista. Technology is a cumulative collaborative process. Ideas form all round the world, needs arise, and information converges – pens are made with ball points! And internets! So at the end…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Culture, Ethics, Free Speech, Google, Internet, Jack Dorsey, Sargon of Akkad, Silicon Valley, Twitter
Posted on February 25, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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Frontiers seem to be dwindling. Which may be one of the reasons for some of the ennui that we see. I present some thoughts on the remaining frontiers and how they’re more accessible than we might imagine. Contact http://www.minds.com/Weirmellow mellow.mission.productions@gmail.com
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Psychology, Sketch of Sam Monroe, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Art, Fiction, Psychedelics
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