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30 Fundamentals

16 July, 20182 January, 2019 ~ John Nerst ~ 23 Comments

I've spoken before about how it's difficult to interpret texts written by people with very different background assumptions, interests and preoccupations from you. Here I experiment with enumerating my basic beliefs in the hope that it'll make the meaning of my writing more transparent. Read more (13 min, 3200 words).

On Chords, Maps and Effects in Art

18 August, 20174 April, 2018 ~ John Nerst ~ 3 Comments

Responding to a post on Suspended Reason, I talk about how underwhelming conceptual art is, why it's more subjective than other kinds and why it's highly regarded even though it shouldn't be.
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The Charms of Foreign Language Music

24 May, 20167 July, 2017 ~ John Nerst ~ 1 Comment

Listening to music in a language you don’t understand creates a different experience. Without the meaning distracting you, you’re able to appreciate the actual sounds more.
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