Justin Mather
@itsjustmath
all puns intended.
Justin Mather
itsjustmath.substack.com
Thinking about brands like Rapha or the recent uptick of social “members only” gyms like Be More and X Denver.
This LinkedIn post calls them “clubhouses” but I prefer the inclusive nature of “third places” but I do wonder if the pay to play acts a filtering mechanism.
My hunch is that these third places that are going to scale and be monetized be related to things that culture is obsessed with like work, exercise, commerce
Adobe scolded for selling ‘Ansel Adams-style’ images generated by AI
theverge.com
The other insidious side of this whole battle is that these large companies are going to start selling this generated content to people as stock imagery
People are starving. To run in the dark across grassy fields holding sizzling sparklers up to the stars, dive into the deep cold blue sea, curl up on the couch with a good book, a big mug of tea, and a nest of blankets near a crackling fireplace. Return to the pure presence of childhood. Experiencing for the sake of experiencing. Unaccountable to s... See more
Tommy Dixon • the end of our extremely online era.
Most people will approach a big project as a heavy lift. You know, you have four hours of deep work thio complete, you know, say something you had to write or a project that you're working on. Instead, Tiago recommends breaking it into the smaller chunks of work that you can dio at different times, so it's more flexible and adaptable. You don't hav
... See moreNorth Star Podcast • Will Mannon: Running an Online Course
Intermediate packets
TikTok has brought back 2000s-era digital cameras — and it’s worth the hype
polygon.com
Or maybe it’s that people are interested in dedicated, pocketable point-and-shoot cameras.
If you have an idea you’re excited about and you don’t bring it to life, it’s not uncommon for the idea to find its voice through another maker. This isn’t because the other artist stole your idea, but because the idea’s time has come. In this great unfolding, ideas and thoughts, themes and songs and other works of art exist in the aether and ripen
... See moreRick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being
We are but vessels for these ideas
Trying to capture lightning in a bottle
elaborate system vs. intuitive / subconscious
