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Affect is Protocol

Donkeyspace • 5 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Emotions Perception Aesthetics Knowledge
  1. Our perception and understanding of the world are influenced by our emotional state and personal experiences.
  2. Affect can be viewed as a protocol that formats and processes data, shaping the information we extract from our environment.
  3. Our emotional responses and preferences play a significant role in how we perceive and interact with the world, affecting what we notice and how we interpret things.

Japanese aesthetics: A podcast(!) and Q&A

Kyle Chayka Industries • 55 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Aesthetics Podcast Translation Cultural critique Literature
  1. Kyle Chayka published his first audio project discussing Tanizaki's 'In Praise of Shadows' with Nate Gallant, exploring Japanese aesthetics and its relation to modernity.
  2. Tanizaki's essay delves into personal taste, the impact of technology on art, and the cultural implications of aesthetics in Japan.
  3. The essay critiques Western ideals of perfection and light, praising the beauty of shadows and imperfections in Japanese aesthetics.

Nate Sloan: The Tradition of Posting

Do Not Research • 59 implied HN points • 20 Apr 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Architecture Aesthetics Social media History Critique
  1. Reactionary social media accounts are embracing 'tradition' without irony, advocating for a return to traditional art and architecture.
  2. Some accounts use anachronism to juxtapose historical periods and styles, challenging modernist aesthetics.
  3. Critique of contemporary architectural aesthetics includes a call for a clearer relationship between form and function, pointing out flaws and pitfalls in modern design.
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Axiom With Communal Practices & Semantic Intention As Domains

Autodidact Obsessions • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Ethics Logic Metaphysics Epistemology Aesthetics
  1. The axiom discussed involves semantic intention and language use in communal practices, linking words with applied meaning and potentiality in communication.
  2. Using ChatGPT-4 in philosophy can help express complex propositions quickly, but it does not replace human reasoning in connecting logical consequences.
  3. There's a push for settling arguments using tools like ChatGPT-4, emphasizing the importance of embracing being wrong and moving towards definitive answers in philosophy.

Owen Carry: The “Blovad Effect,” Camouflage-Core, and What It Means for Post-Corny Fashion

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Oct 22
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Trends Subcultures Nostalgia Aesthetics
  1. Social media has a significant impact on fashion and personal style, blurring the lines between online persona and real-world identity.
  2. The cyclical nature of nostalgia in fashion is accelerated by trends set by influencers, leading to niche subcultures and evolving fashion trends.
  3. Fashion subversion and the quest for cutting-edge aesthetics in a post-cliché world involve a complex interplay between embracing nostalgia, challenging norms, and seeking new, unexpected elements.

Ferg: Contemporary Animation Technique and Aesthetics

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Animation Technique Aesthetics Craft
  1. Animation has gone through a transition with the dominance of digital techniques, leading to a reevaluation of aesthetics like CGI's representational realism.
  2. Modern animated films like Klaus, Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, and I Lost my Body are experimenting with merging 2D and 3D techniques to create innovative visuals.
  3. There is a significant difference in approach between craft-focused animation education and concept-focused fine art education, impacting the way artists value their work.

Erik Simkins

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎭️ Culture Art Social media Aesthetics Self-help Community
  1. Economic pressures, mismatched art institutions' values, and lack of political agency outlets can lead people to social media for expression.
  2. A posting style like STARSEED phenomenon can bypass platform moderation while conveying messages without direct political claims.
  3. Content encouraging gains-seeking can be redirected for community benefit, highlighting the importance of strength-building strategies in different contexts.

Crude Futures: Hyberborean Mashup

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎭️ Culture Aesthetics Internet culture Conspiracy Theories Far-right Symbolism
  1. Internet movements like the alt-right and QAnon evolve through specific aesthetics to stay relevant and attract followers.
  2. Far-right aesthetic styles like terrorwave and fashwave had limitations in gaining popularity and spreading online compared to QAnon's more adaptable and engaging aesthetic.
  3. The emergence of 'Hyperborean Mashup' as a far-right aesthetic response to QAnon, blending complex symbolism, conspiracy theories, and intense visuals, reflects a deeper search for transformation and meaning within the far-right community.

Fragments, Chapter 4, pp.72-7 - Reading Club posting 14

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Metaphysics Epistemology Ethics Ontology Aesthetics
  1. Man and all his manifestations are divided into seven categories, from learning based on instincts to objective and practical knowledge
  2. The division of man into different categories also applies to art, religion, and other aspects of life, showing different levels of understanding and expression in each category
  3. The term 'world' can have varied meanings depending on one's perspective, ranging from religious, philosophical, scientific, astronomical views to the concept of 'All' encompassing everything

My Curriculum

Joe Tourville • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy History Logic Aesthetics God Identity
  1. Developing a strong foundation in philosophy includes understanding the history of philosophy and basic logical reasoning.
  2. Key texts and materials align with specific themes of philosophy courses and focus on traditions like Augustinian and Thomistic traditions.
  3. Exploring various philosophical topics like personal identity, morality, love and friendship, and metaphysics through reading classic and modern texts.

snow flakes

the rohn report • 0 implied HN points • 27 Feb 21
🔬 Science Nature Aesthetics Diversity Creation
  1. Snowflakes are not frozen water, they are frozen water vapor with unique hexagonal structures.
  2. The molecular structure of H2O creates the hexagonal shapes seen in snowflakes, causing natural beauty.
  3. The diverse patterns of snowflakes and the uniqueness of all things in nature demonstrate the commonality of life and the beauty of diversity.