REINCANTAMENTO Drops

REINCANTAMENTO Drops explores the intricate relationships between technology, spirituality, and culture within the context of societal and environmental issues. It delves into digital subcultures, artistic expressions, and the philosophical implications of emerging technologies, often highlighting unconventional approaches to understanding modern dilemmas and historical narratives.

Technology and Spirituality Digital Subcultures Art and Society Environmentalism and Technology Game Design Music and Culture Quantum Computing NFTs and Digital Art Literature

The hottest Substack posts of REINCANTAMENTO Drops

And their main takeaways

Drop #18. Looking for Fireflies in Times of Fascism

59 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Philosophy Art History Politics Society
  1. Re-enchantment is about reconnecting with the world beyond just science and technology. It emphasizes the importance of myths and spirituality in giving life meaning.
  2. Marginalized groups often hold valuable knowledge that was lost over time, such as practices from witches or diverse cultures. This loss is linked to historical violence and control by dominant powers.
  3. To find hope in difficult times, we should embrace creativity and imagination. By viewing the world differently, we can envision new possibilities and a re-enchanted future.

Drop #6. Notes on Post-Colonial Plants

99 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
  1. Plants represent a pure connection to the world and observing them helps us understand the essence of being in the world.
  2. Artistic interventions in urban spaces can challenge ownership and bring attention to societal hierarchies.
  3. Reconsidering the language and taxonomy of plants can reveal colonial legacies and prompt reflection on power dynamics.

Drops #3. Notes on Technic and Magic

119 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
  1. People are turning to technology and spirituality as two main modes of action in response to dissatisfaction with the current lifestyle promoted by late Western capitalism.
  2. Both technological innovation (Technic) and embrace of spirituality (Magic) are seen as avenues for impacting the world, with similarities in the strong trust and faith placed in their respective approaches.
  3. The decline of traditional politics has led to a surge in interest in tech and spirituality as tools for navigating and impacting the world, highlighting the need to understand and engage with these new intersecting spheres.

Drop #8. Phantom in the Chain

39 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
  1. The artist Pocong uses NFT collections on the blockchain to explore and expose hidden truths about Indonesia's dark history.
  2. Pocong's work reflects on the Indonesian massacres of 1965-66, shedding light on the violent past through art and crypto technology.
  3. Through collaborations and performances, Pocong contributes to grassroots archival efforts, utilizing blockchain technology to create a counter-narrative and share historical truths.

Drops #4. Notes on game design

59 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
  1. The journey of creating a board game started with interpreting a festival theme literally and led to challenges in game design.
  2. The game 'Tech Collapse' delves into exploring the material limits of digital society through a card-based format, balancing educational content with light-hearted tones.
  3. Collaboration and professional input from friends were crucial in improving the game design and art direction, showcasing the importance of teamwork.
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Drop 11. Quantum Visions

19 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
  1. Climate change and computational tools are intricately linked in the Tech Climate Stack, which includes various technologies used to gather data and create climate models.
  2. Quantum computing offers potential in revolutionizing computational power for studying climate change, leveraging principles of quantum mechanics like superposition and entanglement for faster processing of complex problems.
  3. Quantum computers may be a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, providing better predictions and simulations, but they also pose challenges such as high energy consumption that need to be addressed.

Drop 2: Notes on Yeezus

59 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
  1. This post reflects on the 10th anniversary of Kanye West's Yeezus album and its impact on culture and music.
  2. Yeezus marked a transformative moment in Kanye West's career, showcasing a raw, vulnerable side before his subsequent controversial changes.
  3. The album was a breeding ground for emerging talents and new sounds that shaped the music scene of the following decade.

REINCANTAMENTO Drop #0

59 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
  1. Reincantamento is a platform for philosophical research on digital technologies and design
  2. Syntographies are images generated by Diffusion Models that have biases and limitations
  3. Artistic hacking can be used to play with the weaknesses of AI models and create unique images

Drop #1: Notes on CoreCore

39 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
  1. Corecore is a phenomena that represents the end of a societal cycle, particularly in expressing Gen-Z's feelings of disillusionment and a withdrawal from collective action.
  2. Corecore videos on TikTok are described as meme-poems that blend nostalgic, nihilistic, and poignant elements through a collage of clips, music, and soundbites.
  3. Corecore is seen as an art form that reflects a sense of individual fatigue towards politics and a contemplative response to world events, reflecting a broader societal disbelief in traditional constructs.

Drop #7. A report on techgnostic phenomena

2 HN points • 23 Oct 23
  1. Protective magic in software development involves rituals like zero-indexing to guard against chaos and bugs.
  2. Healing magic in tech utilizes the common practice of turning devices off and on again to resolve unknown issues.
  3. Consultancy magic in IT revolves around appeasing the 'Client' as a powerful entity through sacrificial offerings and rituals.

Drop #10. Tomorrow Belongs to the Spiritual Cyborg

1 HN point • 31 Jan 24
  1. The tech industry is facing a cold class war with a freeze on direct escalation due to outdated ideologies.
  2. Tech elites hide behind spirituality while workers are still developing their ideological toolbox.
  3. A new archetype, the Fractal Spiritual Cyborg, is emerging to counter Silicon Valley's Promethean hacker mindset.

Drop #5. Notes on Bolaño

0 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
  1. The collection of essays and writings by Roberto Bolaño, 'Between Parentheses,' reflects his intense yet light prose, humor, and encyclopedic knowledge.
  2. The newsletter shares fragments from Bolaño's work on various topics like Chile, humanity, and literature, offering insights on diverse themes.
  3. Bolaño's reflections on friendship, renewal in life, and the process of forgetting one's written work provide thought-provoking perspectives on human experiences.

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0 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
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