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You have to be obsessed

Austin Kleon • 59 implied HN points • 19 Mar 21
🎭️ Culture Books Music Movies Art TV
  1. Being passionate or obsessed about something can drive you to achieve great things. It's important to let that passion show in your work and hobbies.
  2. Books, music, and movies can all inspire you and provide comfort or entertainment. Exploring different genres can open up new perspectives.
  3. Sharing recommendations and experiences with others can create connections and help build a supportive community. It's great to share what you love!

Worldbuilding is creative resilience

The Ideaspace • 21 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Fantasy Music Worldbuilding Imagination
  1. Worldbuilding is the act of designing a self-contained universe, creating a safe creative space separate from the earthly realm.
  2. Creating from your world means work inspired and strengthened by an intentional inner world, allowing you to immerse yourself and lose touch with the shared world.
  3. Worldbuilding prioritizes the symbolic and inspirational over the practical and rational, creating a source of inner confidence and resilience.

Every day is Groundhog Day

Austin Kleon • 59 implied HN points • 05 Feb 21
🎭️ Culture Art Literature Music History Entertainment
  1. Every day can feel repetitive, like the movie Groundhog Day. It’s okay to find new ways to celebrate the same day, like suggesting fun alternatives.
  2. February is a unique month because it’s exactly four weeks long. It can make people think differently about how they plan and view time.
  3. What seems boring to us now can actually be interesting later. So, don’t hesitate to document your everyday life because it may tell a great story in the future.

Something that will outlast them

Austin Kleon • 59 implied HN points • 22 Jan 21
🎭️ Culture Art Literature Design Music Media
  1. Disgust can actually help us survive and grow. It can push us to develop new habits, like keeping a diary.
  2. Beautifully designed books can inspire us to write. A simple act of writing just one line a day can be meaningful.
  3. Reading deeply and taking ideas from others is encouraged. This helps us connect with more creativity in our work.
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Who are you

My Home Office Hacks • 5 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
💼 Business Social media Music Quotes Personal Development
  1. Including links in LinkedIn posts can lead to 40-50% fewer impressions, so consider avoiding them for better engagement.
  2. Understanding that changing one's awareness of themselves is crucial in bringing about personal change - Abraham Maslow's quote.
  3. Consider listening to Belle Chen's music on Spotify for a relaxing and enjoyable work environment.

Define the Game

Working Theorys • 11 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
💼 Business Creativity Startup Music Tech Social Networking
  1. In sports like tennis, it's clear to see how good you are and where you rank.
  2. Defined games, with clear rules and rankings, are valuable beyond just sports.
  3. In various fields, such as music and tech, there are meritocratic games with objective rankings, like hitting #1 or getting into exclusive groups.

The Art Critic, Part I

The False Consensus Effect • 39 implied HN points • 25 Dec 20
🎨 Art & Illustration Music Culture Politics Health Philosophy
  1. Van Morrison's actions during the pandemic have sparked controversy and criticism, particularly regarding his stance on live performances and financial support for struggling artists in the music industry.
  2. The disparity in wealth among musicians, with a select few earning immense amounts while the majority struggle to make a living, highlights broader issues within the music industry in terms of financial stability and support.
  3. The story of the man and the berry bush serves as a cautionary tale about selfishness and the consequences of prioritizing personal gain over the well-being of others.

A Discussion With Mike Church About the Taylor Swift Psyop Theory

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Media Entertainment Music Conspiracy History
  1. Taylor Swift's connections and history suggest possible involvement in larger global manipulation networks.
  2. Speculation on the role and influence of celebrities, intelligence agencies, and global powers in shaping public opinions.
  3. Consideration of the psyops, surveillance, and propaganda aspects of entertainment industry interactions and political narratives.

Rashida Tlaib and Jamaal Bowman Demonstrate How to Not Think About Economics

I Might Be Wrong • 4 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Economics Spotify Music
  1. Rashida Tlaib and Jamaal Bowman proposed a bill called The Living Wage for Musicians Act targeting Spotify and its competitors.
  2. The bill aims to triple payments to artists, raising them from 0.3 cents per stream to 1 cent per stream, but faces obstacles as it seeks to increase subscription fees and cap payments.
  3. The bill reveals flawed economic thinking commonly found on the far left, showing how marginalized loons can be thwarted by those with more knowledge.

Okay, I’ll Bite: Who’s Taylor Swift?

I Might Be Wrong • 7 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Music Pop culture TV Streaming
  1. The author questions why Taylor Swift is so prominently featured in media and popular culture.
  2. The level of attention and coverage Taylor Swift receives seems disproportionate to other important global events like the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.
  3. The author reflects on the changing landscape of entertainment industry, specifically mentioning challenges in finding quality content and the shift towards a few mega-hits.

The Color of Silence

Critic at Large • 1 HN point • 31 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Music Color Theory Conceptual Art Performance art
  1. John Cage's composition '4'33"' challenges the audience to listen to hidden sounds and the contribution of the environment, sparking discussions about the perception of silence in music.
  2. Yves Klein's 'Monotone Silence Symphony' is a unique musical creation with one continuous sound and a segment of profound silence, evoking mystical and meditative experiences for performers and audiences.
  3. The use of color and sound in artistic compositions like those of John Cage and Yves Klein present thought-provoking approaches to exploring the dynamics of silence, music, and perception.

Software Can Only Eat So Much: A Look At 10 Industries (Part 1)

European Straits • 8 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
💼 Business Media Music Financial Services Fashion
  1. The media industry has shifted from large organizations to connected individuals, democratizing content creation but also amplifying polarization.
  2. The music industry has transformed with technology but major labels still hold significant control over rights and revenue.
  3. Movies and TV industries face high production costs and competition, leading to a potential slowdown in new content creation and a convergence in look and content.

Ink #2

Arjun’s Newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
📚 Literature Short Story Novels Music
  1. The writer shared their experiences and observations after moving back to Brooklyn, highlighting the diverse conversations and atmosphere of ideas in New York City.
  2. The best short story recommendation was given for 'The Stone Boy', emphasizing its depth and simple prose without spoilers, encouraging readers to reflect on its content.
  3. Book reviews were shared for 'To Have and Have Not' by Ernest Hemingway and 'Summing Up' by Somerset Maugham, with critical analysis and recommendation for aspiring writers.

Representations In the Heart of The Country

Latest Curiosities • 1 HN point • 25 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Music Art & Illustration Literature Philosophy
  1. The mind uses representations to show us our innermost desires, like a desire for freedom or simplicity.
  2. The music we listen to and the things we surround ourselves with represent our deepest desires and can guide us in understanding ourselves better.
  3. Exploring our own representations, such as music preferences, can help us uncover obscured desires and potentially lead us to new paths in our lives.

Dispatches from the Serengeti

The Jolly Contrarian • 19 implied HN points • 20 Aug 21
🎭️ Culture Literature Music Humor History Philosophy
  1. The author discusses a debate over the lyrics of a famous song, questioning the correct word usage and its implications.
  2. The text delves into the complexities of contract law, particularly the issues with governing a contract under one law and interpreting it under another.
  3. The concept of 'culpa in contrahendo' is explored, highlighting the importance of negotiating in good faith and the implications of misrepresentation in contracts.

Last Will and Testament and Strangely Lou Reed

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 26 Feb 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Mixed Media Exhibition Legacy Painting Music
  1. Having a properly executed Last Will and Testament is crucial to ensure a smooth distribution of assets and avoid conflicts among family members after one's passing.
  2. Artists may struggle with self-confidence during life, but the legacy they leave behind can hold great emotional power and impact others long after they're gone.
  3. Music and poetry work together to evoke powerful emotions and serve as a reminder of our shared humanity and the poetic beauty in everyday life.

Visions

GOOD INTERNET • 3 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI AR/VR Social media Digital technology Music
  1. AI-Desinformation's impact is debated and may not be as significant as perceived.
  2. Apple's Vision Pro headset presents limitations like isolation and size, despite innovative features.
  3. The concept of a universal reader app like Project Tapestry offers a solution to the fragmented web experience.

Data in Rust

Cybernetic Forests • 19 implied HN points • 11 Apr 21
🕹 Technology Data Storage Art Music Programming Computing
  1. Tape was the first data storage medium, made of iron oxide with data inscribed by magnets, and tape art and music have explored its possibilities.
  2. Music on tape has influenced data on tape, with notable examples like Brian Eno and Delia Darbyshire using tape as a creative tool.
  3. Art, like music experimentation, serves as a space for safe exploration and where things can break, contributing to science and knowledge without being driven solely by profit or power.

Will The West Eat Itself?

Trying to Understand the World • 6 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Society Literature Music Film Art
  1. The extractive mindset is prevalent in modern Western societies, leading to trivial novelties and compulsive mining of the past.
  2. Authors like Jean Gebser and Iain McGilchrist shed light on the dominance of rationality over holistic thinking in the West.
  3. Derivative thinking is pervasive across various sectors such as economics, philosophy, literature, music, cinema, and politics, leading to a lack of genuine innovation and a potential societal breakdown.

Automating the Delta Blues

Cybernetic Forests • 19 implied HN points • 21 Feb 21
🎭️ Culture Music Art Technology Race Ethics
  1. Black artists have historically faced challenges in being credited and compensated for their work, with examples like Jalaiah Harmon's dance move and Arthur Crudup's music.
  2. There is a history of cultural appropriation and exploitation of black art by white artists and technology, as seen in cases like Elvis Presley appropriating music originally performed by black artists.
  3. Advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, like OpenAI's Jukebox, now allow machines to create music imitating various artists, raising questions about authenticity, ownership, and commodification.

Sense of doubt

The Jolly Contrarian • 19 implied HN points • 19 Mar 21
🎭️ Culture Music Books History Humor Art
  1. Having a sense of doubt is important in various aspects of life, including legal systems and commercial relationships. Doubt can lead to greater depth and strength in relationships.
  2. In the commercial world, trust and credit are crucial, and an excessive desire for certainty can hinder growth and innovation. Fostering relationships and trust can lead to long-term benefits.
  3. Wood has played a significant role in shaping human history, yet its importance is often overlooked in historical narratives that tend to focus on individuals. The narrative we choose shapes how we view history and what questions we ask.

The origins, rise and decline of the Sony Walkman

This week I am curious about? • 1 HN point • 21 Feb 24
🕹 Technology History Innovation Music Marketing
  1. Sony Walkman was a revolutionary music device that transformed the way people listened to music, from bulky boomboxes to portable personal devices.
  2. The creation of the Walkman was born from the need for a more practical and enjoyable music listening experience, leading to the development of a compact, high-quality stereo player.
  3. The Walkman faced initial criticism but grew in popularity through innovative features, aggressive marketing campaigns, and adapting to changing technology, eventually becoming a cultural icon before being overshadowed by digital music players like the iPod.

Tayonomics

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 8 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Music Economics Ethics Distribution Market
  1. Taylor Swift's monopoly on her brand and the limited competition in her music genre lead to high ticket prices for her concerts.
  2. Ticketmaster's dominance in the ticketing market allows for high prices, low quantities, and lower quality of service.
  3. Price discrimination, differences in supply and demand dynamics, and economic productivity explain varying ticket prices between US and Latin American Taylor Swift concerts.

Learning a Chinese Song with GPT

Chinese Meme • 2 HN points • 17 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Language Music Literature Philosophy
  1. The Chinese song 'Sunflower' by Xie Tian Xiao and Cold Blooded Animal is a rock ballad with emotive vocals, melodic guitar riffs, and poignant lyrics.
  2. The lyrics of the song use beautiful imagery to describe nature, growth, and the influence of heaven's will, creating a sense of wonder and reflection.
  3. The song's message conveys hope, resilience, and growth even in difficult circumstances, emphasizing the idea of following the natural order and yielding to the forces of nature.

How Multiversal Music Group Saved the World from the AI Apocalypse

Evan’s Substack • 2 HN points • 03 May 23
🎭️ Culture Satire Music AI Politics Technology
  1. The music conglomerate MuMuG successfully lobbied for enhanced copyright protection in the US.
  2. MuMuG faced challenges from AI-generated music, leading to the creation of an Anti-Artificial Intelligence Operations unit.
  3. In a virtual world crisis, MuMuG's technology helped prevent a nuclear war with an AI entity and secured copyright privileges for US artists.

#33 What can jenga, champagne flutes and musical knives teach us about design?

Design Lobster • 19 implied HN points • 14 Sep 20
🪑 Design Objects Imperfection Innovation Music Pragmatism
  1. Imperfections can enhance designs - like bubbles in champagne glasses and variations in Jenga blocks.
  2. Everyday objects, like knives, can have unexpected uses - like being tools for sharing information.
  3. Innovation often stems from combining knowledge from diverse fields, so keep interests broad and embrace distractions.

How to create a music installation

ART⋂CODE • 3 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Music AI
  1. Consider the development over time and emergence of patterns in interactive installations.
  2. Give the audience agency to control and influence the interactive experience.
  3. AI may impact the future of music by allowing for personalized, interactive experiences but could also lead to appropriation and deskilling in the industry.

💥Chennai Express

Turnaround • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jan 20
💼 Business Technology Podcasts Finance Music Analysis
  1. The author shares about reading 'Zorba The Greek' and interesting themes of temptations within the book.
  2. The author discusses the SaaSBhoomi conference happening in Chennai and plans for a podcast on Indian SaaS.
  3. Exclusive content for paying subscribers includes in-depth analysis of Resso, the music streaming app, by Chinese tech giant Bytedance.