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Experiencing Automaticity and Flow State with Bimodal Blitz

tonguetrainer — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:24:20 +0000

Article URL: https://buttondown.email/bimodalblitz/archive/experiencing-automaticity-and-flow-state-with-the/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40111395

Points: 13

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New comment by tonguetrainer in "Cool Continuum: Make Your Mark in the Arts"

tonguetrainer — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:04:11 +0000

The practical guide (only included in the book version) helps you identify what your strengths are and what artists you most likely will identify with. Personally, I could probably never be an Artisan like Bill Evans or BB King because my dominant traits aren't dedication, discipline, meticulousness, etc. However, if I develop those traits I have a chance.

As an interdisciplinary artist, my projects are usually spontaneous, empathetic, and largely go unnoticed (except for Rejection Therapy). I embark on projects without any formal training, learning on the way. I fit best as a Level 1 Outsider.

New comment by tonguetrainer in "Cool Continuum: Make Your Mark in the Arts"

tonguetrainer — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:39:35 +0000

There's a "natural state" where an artist's dominant traits stand out and their impact is most felt. Frank Black of the Pixies is one example of an artist who started as a Level 4 Innovator but settled into being an Artisan later in his solo career. But ChatGPT and I both agreed he's primarily an innovator. That's where his impact is felt most, is his work with the Pixies.

New comment by tonguetrainer in "Cool Continuum: Make Your Mark in the Arts"

tonguetrainer — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:29:11 +0000

Hi, author and creator here. The Cool Continuum shouldn't be the final word on whether, for example, Billy Idol is a Rebel or an Innovator. But I think ChatGPT gives the most unbiased perspective. I also leaned on ChatGPT to analyze artists like Beyoncé, who I knew nothing about (but I was curious where she fit on the continuum).

ChatGPT provides the "even hand" to be able to evaluate fairly, and more broadly, in less time. I think it's an ideal project for AI assistance.

Cool Continuum: Make Your Mark in the Arts

tonguetrainer — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:35:19 +0000

Article URL: https://medium.com/@coolcontinuum/the-composer-continuum-35396e5d09bc

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38160454

Points: 14

# Comments: 10

New comment by tonguetrainer in "I’ve been single all my life"

tonguetrainer — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:30:13 +0000

Single has nothing to do with age. It means you are not in a committed relationship.

New comment by tonguetrainer in "Apple Music Classical"

tonguetrainer — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:29:59 +0000

A sign of the times. Classical and ambient music are getting more popular as we are all stressed out, and there is no end in sight.

New comment by tonguetrainer in "UK: Food inflation rises to 18.2% as it hits highest rate in over 45 years"

tonguetrainer — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:04:32 +0000

You prioritize experiences over material goods. Nothing wrong with that.

New comment by tonguetrainer in "UK: Food inflation rises to 18.2% as it hits highest rate in over 45 years"

tonguetrainer — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:57:25 +0000

Interesting point. With high inflation and many professions being made obsolete by AI, cooking and baking authentic cultural foods at home may become the new obsession.

New comment by tonguetrainer in "Research shows we can only accurately identify AI writers about 50% of the time"

tonguetrainer — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:57:31 +0000

DALL-E looks awful? I think results depend on the prompt modifiers you use. Personally, I'm happy with DALL-E, and generally prefer it to Midjourney.

New comment by tonguetrainer in "Google releases Bard to a limited number of users in the US and UK"

tonguetrainer — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:28:33 +0000

Google must compete with ChatGPT though. Failure is not an option here. Microsoft has put Google in a corner and it is fight or die.

Canada's way of life in jeopardy as gov fails to take security issues seriously

tonguetrainer — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:31:07 +0000

Article URL: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/mark-norman-canada-way-of-life-in-jeopardy

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35107764

Points: 4

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What Is 'Rejection Therapy,' and How Can It Help You Become More Successful?

tonguetrainer — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:36:11 +0000

Article URL: https://www.thelist.com/1216256/what-is-rejection-therapy-and-how-can-it-help-you-become-more-successful/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35068786

Points: 1

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Canadians Fear China Swayed Elections That Kept Trudeau in Power

tonguetrainer — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:38:35 +0000

Article URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-01/canadians-fear-china-swayed-elections-that-put-trudeau-in-power

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35020372

Points: 13

# Comments: 1

New comment by tonguetrainer in "AI: Practical Advice for the Worried"

tonguetrainer — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 04:14:13 +0000

This is near-hysterical anti-AI fear-mongering. If the future looks scary, it's not because of recent technological advancements. If anything, it's a bright spot. A saving grace.

Let's use it to help get us out of this mess.

New comment by tonguetrainer in "Ask HN: Is this Generative AI hype healthy?"

tonguetrainer — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 03:14:14 +0000

Personally, I don't really care if the content I read is AI generated. I'm getting a bit bored of the Midjourney look, but I love the fantastical imagery I'm seeing otherwise.

I just don't see a problem with this. We are living in exciting times.

New comment by tonguetrainer in "Sci-fi mag pauses submissions amid flood of AI-generated short stories"

tonguetrainer — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 22:56:21 +0000

It seems curation and critique will be in greater demand with this oncoming tsunami of AI art. We need people to sift through it all and pick out the good stuff.

Is Rejection Therapy the Secret to Getting over Your Fear of Failure?

tonguetrainer — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:05:24 +0000

Article URL: https://www.purewow.com/wellness/rejection-therapy

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34829284

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

New comment by tonguetrainer in "Best and worst decisions I’ve made"

tonguetrainer — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 18:45:42 +0000

Otherwise known as charity (as described in 1 Corinthians 13). Because "charity never faileth".

New comment by tonguetrainer in "On Trucking"

tonguetrainer — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 12:29:37 +0000

Great writeup. I sent this to a friend who has been in the trucking business for decades. There's enough meat here that even he will learn something.