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One participant in the workshop raised a real life scenario in which we could begin to use this system. The need was not met. How does it feel when this system fails? Also, there appears, in this iinitiatory phase of the class, to be an ambivalence towards a more practical pedagogy. Rather than learning by doing/living there seems to be a lot of sitting around chatting about big ideas without getting into the theoretical or practical flesh of the matter. The stakes are high but it seems like we prefer to solopsistically scratch the surface. A one-size-fits-all policy, where the weakest is catered too. Would it not be more formative and provocative (dare it inspiring) to raise the bar and encourage us to aim high? | One participant in the workshop raised a real life scenario in which we could begin to use this system. The need was not met. How does it feel when this system fails? Also, there appears, in this iinitiatory phase of the class, to be an ambivalence towards a more practical pedagogy. Rather than learning by doing/living there seems to be a lot of sitting around chatting about big ideas without getting into the theoretical or practical flesh of the matter. The stakes are high but it seems like we prefer to solopsistically scratch the surface. A one-size-fits-all policy, where the weakest is catered too. Would it not be more formative and provocative (dare it inspiring) to raise the bar and encourage us to aim high? | ||
On the other hand, people seem somewhat relieved and empowered by these simple techniques. It is opening the possibility of dialogue. I'm aware that I'm at once staunchly critical and a | On the other hand, people seem somewhat relieved and empowered by these simple techniques. It is opening the possibility of dialogue. I'm aware that I'm at once staunchly critical and a sarcastic parasite. I do care about people and want good things for humanity. A layer of cynicism (or realism?) makes me think attempts at correcting humanity's ills are futile. Hence the level of irony in the videos I've made to date. But what would my work look like without irony? | ||
I have the feeling sincere art making is a more sustainable practice, but does the outcome have the strength of longevity? Maybe the challenge is to make something of critical value without relying on sarcasm/irony (which is an easy way out). So too, in dialogue, it's so much harder to have sincere conversations, where people are actually listened too. I still find myself feeling that all of this babble is a waste of time. Thirsty to produce. | |||
How can I get away from the more dry technical aspects of video and towards a more serene daily practice. Varnishig my cast is a truly meditative act, requiring all my attention. It's is physical and reactive. It's nice to have a relationship with raw physical material. The videos could be an extension of a far more physical practice? A simple documentation of the interaction. But how does this relate to questions around mimicry and regugetations? | |||
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Lesson 02: Method for Fulfilling My Needs
- Observation
- Feeling
- Need
- Request
Is this a handy way to manipulate people? Could this simple methodology be highly inflammatory? Could it spark a culture clash?
One participant in the workshop raised a real life scenario in which we could begin to use this system. The need was not met. How does it feel when this system fails? Also, there appears, in this iinitiatory phase of the class, to be an ambivalence towards a more practical pedagogy. Rather than learning by doing/living there seems to be a lot of sitting around chatting about big ideas without getting into the theoretical or practical flesh of the matter. The stakes are high but it seems like we prefer to solopsistically scratch the surface. A one-size-fits-all policy, where the weakest is catered too. Would it not be more formative and provocative (dare it inspiring) to raise the bar and encourage us to aim high?
On the other hand, people seem somewhat relieved and empowered by these simple techniques. It is opening the possibility of dialogue. I'm aware that I'm at once staunchly critical and a sarcastic parasite. I do care about people and want good things for humanity. A layer of cynicism (or realism?) makes me think attempts at correcting humanity's ills are futile. Hence the level of irony in the videos I've made to date. But what would my work look like without irony?
I have the feeling sincere art making is a more sustainable practice, but does the outcome have the strength of longevity? Maybe the challenge is to make something of critical value without relying on sarcasm/irony (which is an easy way out). So too, in dialogue, it's so much harder to have sincere conversations, where people are actually listened too. I still find myself feeling that all of this babble is a waste of time. Thirsty to produce.
How can I get away from the more dry technical aspects of video and towards a more serene daily practice. Varnishig my cast is a truly meditative act, requiring all my attention. It's is physical and reactive. It's nice to have a relationship with raw physical material. The videos could be an extension of a far more physical practice? A simple documentation of the interaction. But how does this relate to questions around mimicry and regugetations?