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 May 29, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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You can’t fix what you can’t describe…you can’t describe what you can’t see…A brief take on a problem I’ve been trying to pin down for years. I propose that a lot of the depression, ennui, and disaffection is due to a poor descriptive capacity….
Category: Philosophy, Psychology, UncategorizedTags: Art, Craftsmanship, Experience, Language, Lifestyle, Maslow's Hierarchy, Social Commentary, Society, Vlog, Vocabulary
Posted on February 19, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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Don’t forget how great it feels to create. To have a finished product, or to be working towards a finished product. People are often miserable. There are a billion things to be miserable about, many with good cause. But, there is balm, there is…
Posted on December 29, 2017
by Alex V. Weir
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I do a song, and I’m going to be doing book reviews, so I thought I’d start with Sphere. This Michael Crichton classic is one of my favorite reads and I only just now noticed how it may be related to a float tank…
Category: Philosophy, Psychology, Technology, UncategorizedTags: Craftsmanship, Creativity, Float Tanks, Ideas, Inspiration, joe rogan, Lifestyle, Michael Crichton, Music, Reading, Sensory Deprivation Tanks, Vlog
Posted on November 20, 2017
by Alex V. Weir
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Partially just a way to say that it’s ok to be dorky and amateurish. And partially the introduction of another concept. I’ve done various versions of the idea that: ‘learning music and math is good for everyone — because it builds discipline.’ This one…
Posted on November 19, 2017
by Alex V. Weir
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I give a brief description of an idealized day for an indie sorta guy or gal. I also discuss the need for a stronger emphasis on craftsmanship in arts as a vehicle for economy and SANITY. Thanks for stopping by. More articles and…
Tag: Craftsmanship
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
Linguistic Myopia | Art as Remedy (Vlog)
Posted on May 29, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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You can’t fix what you can’t describe…you can’t describe what you can’t see…A brief take on a problem I’ve been trying to pin down for years. I propose that a lot of the depression, ennui, and disaffection is due to a poor descriptive capacity….
Category: Philosophy, Psychology, UncategorizedTags: Art, Craftsmanship, Experience, Language, Lifestyle, Maslow's Hierarchy, Social Commentary, Society, Vlog, Vocabulary
How Great It Feels – Musings on Creativity
Posted on February 19, 2018 by Alex V. Weir
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Don’t forget how great it feels to create. To have a finished product, or to be working towards a finished product. People are often miserable. There are a billion things to be miserable about, many with good cause. But, there is balm, there is…
Category: Philosophy, Psychology, UncategorizedTags: Art, Craftsmanship, Creativity, Motivation
Birdie’s Window and Did Crichton Float?
Posted on December 29, 2017 by Alex V. Weir
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I do a song, and I’m going to be doing book reviews, so I thought I’d start with Sphere. This Michael Crichton classic is one of my favorite reads and I only just now noticed how it may be related to a float tank…
Category: Philosophy, Psychology, Technology, UncategorizedTags: Craftsmanship, Creativity, Float Tanks, Ideas, Inspiration, joe rogan, Lifestyle, Michael Crichton, Music, Reading, Sensory Deprivation Tanks, Vlog
TAP # 8 – Procrastinating Writer – Stray Thoughts on Craftsmanship
Posted on November 20, 2017 by Alex V. Weir
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Partially just a way to say that it’s ok to be dorky and amateurish. And partially the introduction of another concept. I’ve done various versions of the idea that: ‘learning music and math is good for everyone — because it builds discipline.’ This one…
Category: Philosophy, Psychology, UncategorizedTags: Craftsmanship, Music, Vlog
TAP # 7 – Time Management in a Post Industrial Economy +
Posted on November 19, 2017 by Alex V. Weir
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I give a brief description of an idealized day for an indie sorta guy or gal. I also discuss the need for a stronger emphasis on craftsmanship in arts as a vehicle for economy and SANITY. Thanks for stopping by. More articles and…
Category: Philosophy, Psychology, Technology, UncategorizedTags: Art, Craftsmanship, Culture, Current Events, Time Management, Trends
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