A problem is an opportunity masquerading as inconvenience.
The Devil’s Advocate
The greatest bubble of all time is convenience, and it’s yet to burst.
The Thoughts of Others
“Art should not be popular. During the 20th century, artists and intellectuals abdicated their responsibility. Their responsibility is to the truth of things. See the world as it is. In fact, what happened, everybody just wanted to be popular. So, art – the value of it – was transferred from the thing itself, from the object, to the subjective point of the person who appreciates.” – Vivienne Westwood
I did promise that, along with fiction and non-fiction pieces, I would share news of projects from time to time. I am pleased to say that today is one of those occasions, as Docu Magazine have kindly chosen to publish a collection of my photos in a special edition of their mag.
I’ve also decided (on a sun-induced whim) to add two features to Thursday’s non-fiction posts, which will accompany the main piece going forward.
Firstly, say buongiorno to ‘The Devil’s Advocate’ section, where I’ll float a speculative or contentious idea.
Secondly, ‘The Thoughts of Others’ section, which will very simply consist of a quote from someone else that I find insightful, and hope you might too. Don’t fret though, I’ll still be spawning aphorisms from time to time.
The Devil’s Advocate
The Trust Rush. As AI gets better at generating artistic content, there will be increased demand for works that were created by humans before AI was able to compete. After all, for those who favour human-made art, there will increasingly be a trust problem. In contrast, older works will effectively be above the shadow of doubt that is cast over newer creations. Driven by the scarcity principle and a desire for trusted sources, this will lead to a gradual uncovering of overlooked works of art from the past.
The Thoughts of Others
“Consistency starts with consistency of your choices.” – Jose Mourinho
Cheers for reading, and feel free to drop me an e-mail if you feel inclined to question, argue or discuss something from the blog.
What’s the talking-to-action ratio when we’re working on a project?
It’s fun and seductive to talk about what we’re working on. Talking often leans into the drama so, raising adrenaline above its base level, it can easily be passed off as work and progress. After a point though, the talking is mainly indulgence.
I’m all for a good amount of indulgence but, when seeking to move the needle, it’s worth being honest with ourselves about what we’re actually up to.
Are we talking because we can’t actually take action until we’ve had the chat? Or are we talking because it’s fun, comforting, and easier to wallow in the face of the challenges that we face?
Ironically, the more we can do to tip the ratio in favour of action, the more interesting things we’ll have to talk about.
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