Wikipedia informs: Enantiodromia (Ancient Greek: ἐναντίος, romanized: enantios – “opposite” and δρόμος, dromos – “running course”) is a principle introduced in the West by psychiatrist Carl Jung. In Psychological Types, Jung defines enantiodromia as “the emergence of the unconscious opposite in the course of time.”[1] It is similar to the principle of equilibrium in the natural world, in that any extreme is opposed by the system in order …
When you are in LA, don’t miss out on the amazing and surprisingly affordable SPAs in Koreatown.
“Computational entity” sounds a lot more ominous than “bot”.
Writing software targeting a vintage computing platform is a most delightful form of privilege.
“Groaning and pitiful weeping cannot ease sorrow’s sickness.” Bach’s uncompromising view of beauty is what makes him immortal. Great read from Bernard Chazelle.
And speaking of Bach, if you are near Den Haag you must go and watch the exhibition “Gödel, Escher, Bach” at the West Den Haag. Featuring the Infinite Conversation and dozens of amazing pieces.
I’ve been re-ordering my stash of drafts and found some experiments I totally forgot about, like this netrunner straight outta Neuromancer.
Susan Sontag on plagiarism: “I’ve used these sources and I’ve completely transformed them. There’s a larger argument to be made that all of literature is a series of references and allusions.” Will we ever use a similar argument to get LLMs off the hook?
