An interesting playlist of old video game music, with all tracks composed by David Whittaker.
philosophical insights & critical reflectionS
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Computer music of 1980s and 1990s
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Ethics and aesthetics when dealing with first impressions
A useful method to check if something is suitable or not is to catch the very first impression, the very first imprint from the consciousness when you come into contact with something. Then examine it honestly, before any biases or preconceived notions influence your conclusions.
What has already crossed our minds may be contaminated or masked either by our own thoughts or by the source of the content.
This method can help filter out junk and noise because almost immediately, any perception is absorbed through the sponge of consciousness and is colored the subtext.
However, that was primarily discussed in relation to aesthetics.
Ethics can be manipulated through aesthetics, so you might need additional filtering.
I refer to it as a “perspective filter.” When dealing with morals, laws, politics, or any other human-related issues, before forming an opinion, you usually make a basic examination of how it might unfold in the long run. Then, true “good” or “bad” may come to your internal eye.
Image source: 1995 Blue Iceberg Antarctica Cherry Alexander
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Language is a map
Share / Comments: Language is a mapLanguage is a map of understanding, experiences transformed into a structured code.
Knowledge is stable and reality-proven form of that code, while disinformation might not be actually real – it’s a phantom intended to generate quick profits regardless of consciousness.
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Contemplation & consciousness: a memory and language related phenomena
Share / Comments: Contemplation & consciousness: a memory and language related phenomenaIn the early years of life, even humans do not experience contemplation in the full sense of the word.
There is merely an awareness of current existence, even before the formation of speech and the general conceptual apparatus. It is during this time that the first memories are formed…
In other words, consciousness is partly shaped by the external environment, and naturally based on the foundation of mind and memory – the upper layer is language and memory. This is where consciousness further reflects and exists by itself…
Were you, in the truest sense, in understanding and rational perception of the world before your first memories, that is, around the ages of 3-4 or 5?
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Depth of darkness opens opportunities
Share / Comments: Depth of darkness opens opportunitiesA human is designed in such a way that even wrong may benefit them. We inherit this from nature as a whole. Dinosaurs didn’t work out, so it did even better – just developed another scenario.
Depth of darkness opens opportunities. Some imbalance provides true balance. If anything were extra smooth and perfect, without any movement, there would be no good. Good is just other side of bad.
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Movement is the essence, object – contextual
Share / Comments: Movement is the essence, object – contextualSome try hard to build something… others try harder to destroy. In any case, everyone moves. Movement is the essence, object – contextual.
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The skill of skeptics
Share / Comments: The skill of skepticsWhy is skepticism preferable to dogmatism? Because recognizing flaws allows room for enhancement. The entire aim of existence is to continually progress, so that aligns seamlessly.
The skill of skeptics is not being simplistic or unwise. You don’t question everything; you focus on key facts. Dismissing thoroughly researched and verified information is just irrational.
Acknowledge that you can’t know everything. Don’t attempt to be “overly intelligent.” You truly can’t grasp every detail; just let it be.
Sometimes individuals hold onto incorrect beliefs simply because they fear losing their investment. Release it, always.
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Neuron is not transistor
Share / Comments: Neuron is not transistor“The main unit of a biological computer is a nerve cell, or neuron, which is internally very different from a (computer chip) transistor.
Of course, the code through which neurons exchange information resembles the code based on a sequence of impulses used in digital computing machines, but an individual neuron is a much more sophisticated unit for processing information than a transistor.
Instead of just three connections with other components, a single neuron can have tens of thousands. A neuron operates more slowly than a transistor, but it has achieved much more in terms of miniaturization, which has been the main focus in the electronics industry over the past two decades.
This is easily evidenced by the fact that the human brain contains approximately 10 billion neurons, whereas a skull could only hold a few hundred transistors.” – R.Dawkins
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Afterglow 2025
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About ai… I can’t explain this to a computer
Share / Comments: About ai… I can’t explain this to a computerAs about ai… To be honest I barely use it, although of course as a computers fan I know tech news well and have tried almost everything.
The thing is, I express not the emotions of a computer but my own. I feel… these things can’t be expressed in words. Words are another level. Can you translate music into words? Then why do you want to hear it?
To do what I must do, I need to try different notes, different pieces, to feel the final result — that yes, it is it, that it solidifies and affirms my feeling, my emotion, my way there. Experience and tryings.
It’s hard to explain this to a computer; it’s way too abstract and complicated to be just a couple of prompts.
Image Source In this regard, I would prefer a wider variety of sound synthesizers and image effects over direct artificial generators.
The same goes for texts and thoughts… a computer cannot express my thoughts, my view and understanding of the world, my perspective.
So far, the only place where I use neural networks is for correcting the grammar of my imperfect English…
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The larger the crowd, the dumber it gets
Share / Comments: The larger the crowd, the dumber it getsDemocracy… sooner or later, the crowd will elect a complete fool to lead… reflection.
The larger the crowd, the dumber it gets; the bigger the state, the more prone it is to mistakes and deception.
Leadership is better entrusted to the best people with experience, the most honest and intelligent, with an unconditionally clean reputation.
But the essence lies in size—small communities are more stable than large ones.
Redistribution of responsibility and loss of signal…
With the human as we used to know, any large country is, by definition, prone to collapse.
In the end, small structures will prevail, where the head of the community answers directly to the people who are nearby.
The fragmentation of countries into smaller entities is inevitable.
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Survival is stability
Share / Comments: Survival is stabilityThe secret to success in both evolution and survival is stability.
This is why forming prohibitive measures is less effective than adopting an open and positive approach, as maintaining prohibitions can lead to exhaustion over time.
Good scenario when you suggest nice and healthy alternative instead of prohibiting something.
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When a large monopoly is formed
Share / Comments: When a large monopoly is formedPeople use big tech monopolists not because of their quality, but primarily because of their monopoly.
When a large monopoly is formed, ideally, it should be divided into a universally accessible and neutral service, similar to a library or basic healthcare in developed countries.
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Intervals
Share / Comments: IntervalsIn the nineties, the world basked in prosperity, but now we find ourselves amidst a deepening recession.
The cycles in life imply that prosperity will return, only to be followed by another downturn.
These recessions are not merely periods of hardship but serve as vital intervals for accumulating strength, paving the way for dynamic renewal and introspective reevaluation.
Through these ebbs and flows, we undergo a process of profound reflection and purification.
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Unemployed
Share / Comments: UnemployedSoon, there will be a significant number of unemployed intelligent individuals with aspirations. This situation presents fertile ground for revolutionary movements. Potential outcomes include the implementation of universal basic income and substantial restructuring of capitalism.
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Limit
Share / Comments: LimitBy default the internet constantly keeps you in tension. Too much noise.
One can’t focus deeply while in tension because real signals come with some space around them. Watch the dosage.
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It’s not the theory of the dying Internet
Share / Comments: It’s not the theory of the dying InternetIt’s not the theory of the dying Internet but the demise of individual corporate giants that grew excessively and at any cost, leading to their downfall. Refer to the death of these overgrown players instead
Despite the challenges, people will continue to rely on the Internet and adapt to its ever-changing landscape.
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“Them or me?”
Share / Comments: “Them or me?”Group extinction is gradual, unlike intense individual competition.
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Style… Understanding what’s achieved
Share / Comments: Style… Understanding what’s achievedSpeaking about creation of art, very often you have to create something modern and awesome, not just in the way you like it… it’s a subtle issue… to achieve something truly cool, you must also comprehend objective reality, not just what’s in your head… something like that.
For example, in fashion, not just some random crap your brain said you somehow but filtered at the peak of what is acceptable and balanced.
By harshly removing all unnecessary elements, a solid foundation will expand
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Lazy
Share / Comments: LazyLaziness is our shadow; instead of fighting it, find a bright place for work and a dark place for rest.
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Helpless, bandit, intelligent and stupid
Share / Comments: Helpless, bandit, intelligent and stupid“Cipolla divides people into four categories: helpless, bandit, intelligent and stupid.
In any normal interaction between two people, he contends, the helpless person suffers a loss while the other gains.
The bandit exacts a benefit while levying a loss on the other.
The intelligent person gains while enabling the other person also to gain.
The defining trait of the stupid person is that he gains nothing while obliging the other to take a loss.” – wsj.com
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Ignore it! Politics and media
Share / Comments: Ignore it! Politics and mediaDiscussing bad actions or people who clearly act intentionally reckless only empowers their bad behavior.
“Every sentence I utter must be understood not as an affirmation, but as a question.” – Niels Bohr
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