Posted on April 22, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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The best thing about writing is you can get better at it by doing other things. I spent a good portion of the day learning JS and practicing guitar. As I was making a salad just now the thought occurred to me that I…
Category: Uncategorized, Philosophy, Alex Weir, The Fractal Journal, HumorTags: Art, Craft, Creativity, Java, JS, Learning, Productivity, Programming, Writing
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 17, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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The modern day certainly isn’t romantic. You need time for romance. And the modern day is all about instant access. So, it’s no surprise that sepia hued conceptions of lone desks in sparse rooms reeking of whiskey jar with reality. And this jarring leads…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Craft, Creativity, Modernity, Productivity, Writing
Posted on April 5, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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A super brief monologue on valuing time over diligence/quality. Email | mellow.mission.productions@gmail.com Minds | http://www.minds.com/Weirmellow
Posted on April 4, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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Just some odds and ends on the creative process. You notice a lot when you take the time to write things out. Also, it’s the 2nd quarter of 2019 – O dear… *(Nonetheless has an E.) ~ So there actually was a mistake but…this…
Posted on January 12, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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Staying interested isn’t some effortless flow state. All work is work. It’s trite but true. Contact | mellow.mission.productions@gmail.com Social Media | https://www.minds.com
Posted on December 8, 2018
by Alex V. Weir
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Don’t rely on technology to overcome your laziness. A nicer pen and notebook will gather dust just the same as your BIC and that yellow legal pad. These are the things I discuss along with the frustration of coincidences involving hats. Dank Classics…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Humor, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Coincidences, Creativity, H.W. Bush, Hats, Lifestyle, Process, Rick Beato
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