Author Archives: The Zero Of Form
Things A Critic Actually Likes – Part 2
In my previous post, I gave an explanation of the creep of negativism that accompanies “critique” as a genre. I then described two of the things I love the most in the world, explaining them thus, “…today I set aside … Continue reading
Things A Critic Actually Likes – 1 of 2
It is the eternal stance of the “progressive” or “reformer” that there are always conditions to be improved. I believe this. There is always criticism to be levied of our shortcomings on all levels. All critics are optimistic – even … Continue reading
Steampunk and Salvagepunk Part I
[In which I define nor refer to neither Steampunk nor Salvagepunk, but rather only build a universe in which these things can exist, let alone have significance.] I am not trained in philosophy. So I apologize in advance for any … Continue reading
Diversification and the Public Welfare
There are many standard post-industrial/post-apocalyptic narratives regarding Detroit’s rise, fall, and possible reemergence as something new. But in his newest journal post, David Byrne talks about Detroit and its failure, which was written into it’s DNA: the more successful the … Continue reading
Monday Medicine – First Dose
You should turn that damn thing off and go play in the yard. Or look at some art. Or sit on a rock and consider the impact of new media on the human consciousness. That’s why on Mondays The Satellite … Continue reading
