Just four chords from the Axis of Awesome; or, Fundamentals
A little music theory for the weekend in case this passed you by in 2010… And an expanded music video version here.
Art and Culture
Wonders of the Internet (2): Justin Guitar and Tomo Fujita’s Guitar Wisdom
JustinGuitar For those who came in later than I did… If you’re looking for online guitar resources, start with Justin Guitar. Justin Sandercoe started doing… Read More »Wonders of the Internet (2): Justin Guitar and Tomo Fujita’s Guitar Wisdom
Conditions (Surf Lessons #7)
The tide turns; the wind changes; the fun goes behind a cloud. Glassy turquoise peaks – waves that offer challenge within-bounds, beauty and exhilaration, a… Read More »Conditions (Surf Lessons #7)
Ad absurdum
Less is more… …but nothing isn’t everything.
Thucydides: Innovation and Rapid Iteration vs Conservativism in the Peloponnesian War
… we [the representatives of Corinth] consider that we have as good a right as any one to point out a neighbour’s faults, particularly when… Read More »Thucydides: Innovation and Rapid Iteration vs Conservativism in the Peloponnesian War
A sense of proportion; or, Here’s Euclid looking at
… over the next six years Euclid will observe the shapes, distances and motions of billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light-years. By doing… Read More »A sense of proportion; or, Here’s Euclid looking at
Affectionate Anarchy: Jim Henson, Idea Man & Time Piece
I’ve just watched Ron Howard’s Jim Henson, Idea Man (trailer below, link to Disney+ discount coupon here). Highlights include: Recommended! See also: Photomasochism: Industrial Light… Read More »Affectionate Anarchy: Jim Henson, Idea Man & Time Piece
“One for the money, two for the show” – origin and variants
One to begin On the off chance that you find yourself wondering where this phrase – most famously used by Elvis at the start of… Read More »“One for the money, two for the show” – origin and variants
For the latecomer, bones
Tarde venientibus ossa — “for the latecomers, bones.” We are early to the civilizational dinner, there are still many who have yet to arrive. To… Read More »For the latecomer, bones
Ted Chiang: AI ain’t art
Many novelists have had the experience of being approached by someone convinced that they have a great idea for a novel, which they are willing… Read More »Ted Chiang: AI ain’t art