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by smnrg 2y ago
Even though I'm sure someone has created a laser-printed photo exhibition to make an artistic point, photographers (and galleries, and museums) still exist–both hobbyists and professionals.
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by smnrg 2y ago
Design and content references must have felt like a cute satirical reference at the time. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotations_from_Chairman_Mao_T...
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The Comet's Path: On Cycles of Presence and Withdrawal(simone.org)
1 points by smnrg 2y ago|0 comments
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The Productivity Paradox: Why Doing More Leads to Less(simone.org)
4 points by smnrg 2y ago|1 comments
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The Useless Web(theuselessweb.com)
1 points by smnrg 2y ago|0 comments
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Selfishness in AI(notes.ghed.in)
1 points by smnrg 2y ago|0 comments
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In Praise of Inconvenience: The Hidden Costs of a Convenient World(simone.org)
7 points by smnrg 2y ago|0 comments
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by smnrg 2y ago
Those humans. When will they stop? (This should also be read as a joke.)
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by smnrg 2y ago
Original quote by George Carlin, not US-centric: “Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.”
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by smnrg 2y ago
Sarcasm is a valid theory.
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The Tapestry of Influence: The Inspirations That Shape Us(simone.org)
1 points by smnrg 2y ago|0 comments
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by smnrg 2y ago
Q.E.D. :)
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by smnrg 2y ago
Lol. Lines like this make it clear that anyone speaking about it has never actually lived in Chicago. They may own a big hotel, run for public office, or (here) they may link a source or two leveraging a couple of neighborhoods raising stat
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by smnrg 2y ago
“It” feels more appropriate than “she” for an ethereal entity. Besides, attributing a gender to an AI can be misleading and anthropomorphizes a non-human entity, creating unrealistic expectations from the start.
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The Tyranny of Defaults: Why the Worst Monopolies Are in Your Mind(simone.org)
4 points by smnrg 2y ago|0 comments
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by smnrg 2y ago
“The best minds of my generation are thinking about how to make people click ads.” — Jeff Hammerbacher
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by smnrg 2y ago
No, it's not time to stop taking photos of strangers because capturing a public moment is called documentary, reportage, and also is an art practiced for a century or more by the likes of Cartier-Bresson and Martin Parr. And it's
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by smnrg 3y ago
Lead generation marketing materials that make millions with a Facebook or Google campaign don't need copyright. Most livelihood for media and creatives doesn't come from entertainment, but in the form of ephemeral "content.&q
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by smnrg 3y ago
"If." As if leadership did not already cut copywriters, designers, or accountants during the last rounds of "optimizations." And as if video productions don't increasingly use ElevenLabs to replace voice actors for
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by smnrg 3y ago
Clap. Single.
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The Weirding of the World: Seeking Purpose and Connection in Disconnected Times(simone.org)
4 points by smnrg 3y ago|0 comments
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by smnrg 3y ago
Yep, we agree on ethical stands. It's not that the uniqueness of my work is lost or anything like that. It's the choice of not feeding.
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by smnrg 3y ago
What strategies did you use? Other than quitting social media, blocking crawlers and enforcing an "email-wall" is what I just started to do with my personal website. I feel that it's hard to stay on top of "pretty please
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by smnrg 3y ago
Hi! The only reason why I keep a Panasonic GM1 body around is to use two Panasonic Leica DG lenses whenever I miss them :) I see your point.
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by smnrg 3y ago
Hi! Author here: I use a Balmuda Phone now, an exotic Android 12 Japanese discontinued phone that still receives security updates and weighs 138g with a 4.9" display. The iPhone Mini is my previous phone. It sold millions and millions
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The 'Pro' Paradox and the Allure of Style over Substance(simone.org)
15 points by smnrg 3y ago|32 comments
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by smnrg 3y ago
Nice! I keep a tiny GM1 around just to use a couple nice m43 lenses that I can't depart with! :)
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by smnrg 3y ago
Take a look at a Ricoh GR III or IIIx. Lighter than Fuji's most famous rangefinders, great APS-C sensor. In stock, and cheaper. There's a slight chance today they will announce its successor.
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by smnrg 3y ago
I feel that's true for everyone in many creative fields, until a slightly different, more personal voice emerges. Louis CK talked about this extensively, especially in relationship to Carlin, Bruce, etc. Keep doing it!
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The Lost Art of Single-Tasking Devices(simone.org)
5 points by smnrg 3y ago|5 comments

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