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Haha, yeah I guess that's the best way to approach it. We've been so spoilt with their back catalogue. Been listening to it at work today. Feels pretty nifty while doing other things, not listening too intensely and just letting it wash around in the background.
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It isn't even the length of tracks/releases or style that's the problem, it's an alarming lack of hunger and exploration in their music, something that has been prominent regardless of the style or mood on a given release (started waning around Exai) Maybe it's just they're getting on a bit, what are they almost 50 now? They've found software/hardware that they like working with and they're comfortable doing this kind of music and releasing it at their leisure. It's a bit of a shame, but then again it had to taper off at some point right?
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Agreed, this format of dropping large chunks of impromptu material doesn't seem to bring out the best in them, almost sounds like they're running on autopilot these days. It's alright, but doesn't intrigue the listener in on a journey of discovery in the same way a lot of their other stuff does. Quantity over quality/length over depth? Still, as always it'll be interesting to see what happens next
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I’m not quite sure what you mean with this, but what you mention seems to be more an issue related to poverty than anything else. That old chestnut. The misuse of varies commodities by marginalised groups has been a problem way before the internet and smartphones came about. That doesn't mean the commodity in question is inherently bad, be it drugs, alchohol or the internet. The outdoor/slow activities I suggested were of course not aimed at the homeless, but I think you know that already. They were meant as an example of how to counterbalance the intense immediacy of too much internet/computer usage that I've personally experienced, and which I think alot of people experience, and which in their extreme have negative mental effects of varying degree. These are problems directly related to the nature of instant gratification that technology/internet provides us with, often paired with more common problems like escapism, addiction, depression etc. Yes, I'm sure big silicon valley conpanies are getting rich off of the homeless and mentally ill ... or are you suggesting that society at large is insane? ^^ Yeah, countries like Denmark and Sweden (Norway too I think) often register at the top of these lists which I think are based on things like access to health care and general standard of living. Should be called ”Most Priviliged Countries In The World.” Being northern European countries, Sweden and Denmark are culturally inclined to be somewhat restrained, reserved and, I dunno, aloof?. If you've lived here you'll know what I'm talking about! The Spanish or Italians as a people, seem way happier!
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Are you joking now? How did you manage to reach such a conclusion Totally agreed on this, and I'm not even particularly pro technology.
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I don't think it's as dramatic as all that I think it is as dramatic as that, probably even more so. Often the leading concept informing the development of each new superfluous social media app or feature is making something compulsive, addictive, and retaining users. The culture of silicon valley is messianic and utopian— these companies really believe they are uplifting humanity — they want to be seen as a benevolent rogue technocracy, fresh blood doing things better and faster and more efficiently — the underdog rising up and beating governments at their own game. But they are still controlled by a bottom line. They are for-profit companies and ultimately not responsible for the duties of government. What I object to and think the most dangerous is their monopoly on shaping culture and the social world around us. One might say that everyone has the choice to opt-out, but that isn't true. Their "positive disruption" inevitably forces the institutions they compete with to resign to obsolescence and dissolution. That pattern is thusly applied to people — opt in or resign yourself to obsolescence. They call it progress but it's actually a process of consolidating all competition. And what is so insidious to me is that this "world" of social media by necessity needs to appeal to people. It depends on people enjoying (or at least thinking they enjoy) using social media. It uses the psychology of social inclusion to ensure that there is no alternative world. Outside of their "world" only lies social exclusion, which is a proven link to discrimination and mental illness. For the people who have grown up with social media, there is only one world and that world is provided by private companies — Facebook and Google and Instagram and Steam and so on and so forth. They maintain no distinction and at this point a distinction would be arbitrary anyhow. Why is this all so awful? Tune in next post for more. do you live in the Black Mirror episode '15 million Merits'? It's a dystopian view you have there, you make it sound like the internet is some world in an of itself, I see it as basically a huge library, communications platform and global games console.
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Gantz was weird, it started off great but some of the later episodes are excruciatingly drawn out, still very entertaining and quite addictive. Recently rewatched Paranoia Agent, at the same time down to earth, very humane and packed full of creative and compelling storytelling and has the best intro/outro scenes of any anime series. RIP Satoshi Kon. I also still have the second season and extra installments of Mushishi to watch, first season was amazingly beautiful and relaxing viewing. Another good recent but not new series is Welcome To The NHK, a kind of slapstick take on hikkikomori.
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I don't think it's as dramatic as all that, if you spend too much time on the internet, make it a focused project of switching off all your devices and spend a good block of time doing something entirely different. Take up an outdoor hobby, do some woodcraft, something purposefully old fashioned that takes time, something very tangible that trains your motor skills and gets your mind into another gear, counterbalance the convenience and speed of computers/internet.
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Pizza with pineapple on it is the worst thing humanity has perpetrated
AJW replied to Dan C's topic in General Banter
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IQ84 for the second time, brings me right back to the time around when I first read it, brings me to cosy slow everyday Tokyo suburbs. The zelkova trees, the flurorescent lamp by the playground, surprisingly non Japanese meals/music. Organised and stayin on top of things by not procrastinating, secure but monotonous incubated life. Books with the ability to transport are good, this book is a good one.
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I think one of the main reasons why I like it so much is that they've nailed the people at the museum and the artists. The way they talk, the way they act, lie, make shit up, bitch behind each other's backs. And that small detail where it turns out that most of the guests are simply there for the free food is amazing. I've made music and sound design for numerous of museum installations so throughout the entire movie I was nodding and kept saying to myself, "yup, I've witnessed that. And that... and that." Also, I love it when movies feel lie a series of vignettes. The Florida Project is a great example of this. Loved that one as well. This was a fun ride. Vignettes, yes. Lots of long, awkward and fun scenes a la new Twin Peaks. The monkey man scene was one of the most awkward moments in a cinema I've experienced.
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Tch, geogaddi and iabpoitc are what boc's all about for me. It's like a time capsule. Works much better in daylight, it's definitely empowered by daylight and nature. Th sits in a place of its own, cut off from the rest by time and its general atmosphere of apathy and doom. I hope the brothers are able to harvest some hope from those new seeds
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I've always had a thing for McDonald's BBQ sauce, the stuff they give you with mcnuggets, good for dunking fries too. Also: liquid smoke for burgers n fries
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Lol These definitions from Wikipedia may be more in the vein of boc: Gilf may refer to: the Arabic for rough, stark •a vulgar or rustic person •an Arabic term for geological formations. ◦Gilf Kebir, a plateau in the New Valley Governorate of the remote southwest corner of Egypt, and southeast Libya ◦Gilf Sagir
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To both of these: wtf is that? Comfy. If you're also into eco friendly commuting and recycling, you can turn this baby into a Skiscooter by using amongst other things: a council bin and a couple of ski poles. Once you have the basic model down, additional features such as a detachable cart and various dynamo powered gadgets can be added for convenience and comfort. The possibilities are endless.I'm more interested in the hovering arm rest. Indeed, that's a fine hovering armrest
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Lol Marmite Burgers https://www.marmite.co.uk/marmite-burgers
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Am enjoying Mindhunter so far, loving the demeanor and voice of the instigator of the "his name was Robert Paulson" chant from Fight Club guy (Holt McCallany) hope this helps him bag some roles in future stuff
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That's one dodgy boiger, hope that was vegemite and not the toilet related antics of a vindictive boiger flipper
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To both of these: wtf is that? Comfy. If you're also into eco friendly commuting and recycling, you can turn this baby into a Skiscooter by using amongst other things: a council bin and a couple of ski poles. Once you have the basic model down, additional features such as a detachable cart and various dynamo powered gadgets can be added for convenience and comfort. The possibilities are endless.
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How about that surprised sounding exclamation of "GILF" at 2:10 on Cold Earth. Does it stand for something other than, well, the granny version of MILF?
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i need to give that show a whirl Indeed this is some really cozy winter viewage.
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Still saddens me to this day that it wasn't on the international release! I've been playing it a lot too recently, it's a really beautiful track :> This track has healing qualities
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had this on me 'ard drive for too long, cheers for the reminder I didn't finish it on first viewing, it's a real slow burner, bit of a Jim Jarmuschy feel with the intense study of a down and out, with added horror elements. Was more in the second time and thoroughly enjoyed it. His other two films Ape and Buzzard are well worth a watch too.
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bladelores is a great track to drive to, had it on the other evening whilst driving towards the sunset, felt like the car was slowly taking off
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A Gray State 4/10 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 7/10 The Florida Project 9/10 HyperNormalisation (docu) 8/10 Lucky 6/10 Lady Bird 8/10 The Alchemist Cookbook 9/10 The Disaster Artist 8/10
