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The Century of the Self (Adam Curtis)

This documentary single-handedly and fundamentally changed the way I relate to myself as an individual in an age of consumerism and manufactured consent. In brief, this not-so-brief journalistic video essay explains the contours of the festering heart that beats in the bowels of capitalism in a linear and easy to follow manner.

1. Reclaiming Art in the Age of Artifice

JF Martel opens the syllabus with an engaging, fun, insightful, and accessible essay/critique/call to action revolving around a particularly contemporary framing of art (and what is “not-art”, i.e. artifice). While Martel isn’t exactly in the lineage of critical theorist squarely, his work opens the conversation by providing a shared lexicon of terms and phenomena that will remain useful throughout the rest of the syllabus.

Sunbody Hats

I have a pressed palm hat from SunBody that I adore. I can wear it as a statement but can also dress it down.

Listening club

i find myself making playlists that (I think) fit this purpose quite frequently. When I work I tend to need music that is interesting enough to grab the layer of my attention that likes to drift, but not occupy so much of my mind that I can’t focus on getting things done. This playlist is versatile, supporting both deep listening and work-occupation modes without being too present in the room. Something nice when you want to drop in, but not constantly asking for your attention. Welcome to listening club!

The Century of the Self (Adam Curtis)

This documentary single-handedly and fundamentally changed the way I relate to myself as an individual in an age of consumerism and manufactured consent. In brief, this not-so-brief journalistic video essay explains the contours of the festering heart that beats in the bowels of capitalism in a linear and easy to follow manner.

1. Reclaiming Art in the Age of Artifice

JF Martel opens the syllabus with an engaging, fun, insightful, and accessible essay/critique/call to action revolving around a particularly contemporary framing of art (and what is “not-art”, i.e. artifice). While Martel isn’t exactly in the lineage of critical theorist squarely, his work opens the conversation by providing a shared lexicon of terms and phenomena that will remain useful throughout the rest of the syllabus.

Sunbody Hats

I have a pressed palm hat from SunBody that I adore. I can wear it as a statement but can also dress it down.

Listening club

i find myself making playlists that (I think) fit this purpose quite frequently. When I work I tend to need music that is interesting enough to grab the layer of my attention that likes to drift, but not occupy so much of my mind that I can’t focus on getting things done. This playlist is versatile, supporting both deep listening and work-occupation modes without being too present in the room. Something nice when you want to drop in, but not constantly asking for your attention. Welcome to listening club!