Blick Bassy - "Ake"

From Cameroon.  Haunting and slow.

David C Krakauer - Will brains or algorithms rule the kingdom of science?

https://aeon.co/essays/will-brains-or-algorithms-rule-the-kingdom-of-science


interesting essay about epistomolgy and ontology, neural networks and learning.





"Solving chess solves chess, not thought"




Gödel discovered that in every strictly formal mathematical system, there are statements that cannot be confirmed or refuted even when tehy are derived from the axioms of the system itself. The axioms of a formal system allow for the possibility of contradictions, and it is these contradictions that constitute the basis of the experience of paradox. Gödel's basic insight was that any system of rules has a natural domain of application - but when rules are applied to inputs that are not of the same structure which guided the rules' development, then we can expect weirdness.

Thirteenth

Terryfying gripping documentary about the history and current-day state of institutionalized racism in the United States.

Platoon

Had seen it, but still good.

Sylvia Plath - "Ariel"

Morning Light

one cry, and I stumble from bed, cow-heavy and florid

Uncut Gems

Crazy busy fast-paced (dialogue'd) story of Adam Sandler as jewel salesman and conman trying to sell a large stone, constantly borrowing things from friends which he then pawns.  Too fast almost.  I missed the depth to his character. Yes he breaks down. But who cares?

The Gentlemen (2020)

Latest Guy Ritchie film.  The usual British crime stuff. Nice.

Adam Kay - "This is going to hurt"

Very easy and enjoyable read about a junior doctor's experiences.  Funny.  Fluffy.