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collective code creation – Linux

In much of the innovation literature, innovation is defined as something that has economic impact. Linux and other open source initiatives show that this definition is problematic and possibly misleading in important practical cases. For example, during its history, most Linux development has occurred independently of direct eco- nomic concerns.
Simon Taylor 23 Jul 2014

“the way out is to hack, appropriate, seize, rebuild in our own image”

“computing is one of the most profound manifestations of late capitalism“ “The computer’s identity as tool for efficiency seems to overshadow the computer’s poetic potential … Has the poet always been a sort of hacker? ” “…there may not be such a thing as an unmediated, interface-free interaction. So, it’
Simon Taylor 23 Jul 2014

July 13 – Tokyo Disney Land

Three things that are difficult to find: ATMs, rubbish bins and public seating. The first of these we were made particularly aware of this morning, having run out of cash and been told on leaving Disney Sea, that although there is an ATM it closed at 8 pm. Asking at
Simon Taylor 19 Jul 2014

July 12 – Tokyo Disney Sea

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Simon Taylor 17 Jul 2014

July 11 – Tokyo, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Shibuya

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Simon Taylor 17 Jul 2014

Omachi Onsen

Rocks commit to the bamboo screen words commit to the blank page the emptiness of a shrub hung with pink limp rags the heaviness of granite rocks peering over my shoulder artificiality: an ant grey at each end a young maple planted catches the first rays of sun swallows belong
Simon Taylor 15 Jul 2014

July 10 – Tokyo, Shinjuku

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Simon Taylor 15 Jul 2014

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