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> Music is an artistic expression, while computer software isn't. Unless it is? The sentiment that the pursuit has to be entirely about doing a job or providin
by frou_dh 14y ago
> Music is an artistic expression, while computer software isn't.
Unless it is? The sentiment that the pursuit has to be entirely about doing a job or providing utility is frighteningly inhuman. I need to go for a walk after reading that. Or maybe watch some demoscene.
- CrLf 14y agoThe demoscene is artistic expression, but only the output, not the software itself (it can be, but it isn't a precondition).
- frou_dh 14y agoWould you not agree that trying to rein-in the universal definition of art is completely futile? We could dubiously cast an eye to instrumental music vs. singing. After all, the former can only be expressed indirectly via a contraption.