Posted on June 22, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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When looking for a flow state we immediately want to make drastic changes to our environment. Or to run to a totally different environment. Why is that? In my teenage and early twenties years this desire manifested itself as rather unworkable visions of hoboing…
Posted on June 21, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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Made this last night. Given hardware limitations it took three hours just to render two clips stuck together. Ain’t nothin spectacular just riffing on various odds and ends like: dealing with procrastination, what’s actually vulgar, and then there’s a bit of musical nonsense. Was…
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: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: 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…
Tag: Creativity
Journey Addiction
Posted on June 22, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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When looking for a flow state we immediately want to make drastic changes to our environment. Or to run to a totally different environment. Why is that? In my teenage and early twenties years this desire manifested itself as rather unworkable visions of hoboing…
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Creativity, Ideas, Lifestyle, Productivity
Idea Medley – Dealing With Interrupts, Vulgar vs Manners, and some Guitaring (Vlog)
Posted on June 21, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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Made this last night. Given hardware limitations it took three hours just to render two clips stuck together. Ain’t nothin spectacular just riffing on various odds and ends like: dealing with procrastination, what’s actually vulgar, and then there’s a bit of musical nonsense. Was…
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Creativity, Culture, Lifestyle, Productivity
The Best Thing about Writing
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: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Art, Craft, Creativity, Java, JS, Learning, Productivity, Programming, Writing
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
Is Now The Best Time To Be A Writer
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
Is your hurrying effective?
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
Category: Alex Weir, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Creativity, Lifestyle, Philosophy, Productivity, Time Management
Handwriting vs Typing – What ya Notice
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…
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Psychology, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Creativity, Lifestyle, Productivity, Writing
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