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what define art is lack of purpose. that's why I call most of my hacks art.
by gcb 17y ago
what define art is lack of purpose. that's why I call most of my hacks art.
- mike_organon 17y agoStrictly speaking, if it has no purpose you wouldn't do it. Your hacks may be for learning, entertainment, distraction, avoiding work, etc. Art has a different and distinct purpose, more along the lines of emotional fuel. This is why I disagree with PG about Hackers and Artists. Engineering, design, cool hacks, craft, etc may be exhilarating, but it's not about emotions the same way art is. These are great things on their own, they don't need to steal the word art to be great.