links.mimuki.net

Unexpectedly philosophical on the nature of identity and personhood, and expressions of it in art. The 'mind of the [body part]' stuff is brilliant.

content warnings: this site is full of porn, comic features a single panel of [very pixelated and undetailed] sex

Often, the question isn't can I leave? (because the answer is almost always yes!) but why don't I? Ponder the question repeatedly, and you realize the answer roots in comfort and cowardice, the human talent of choosing a familiar suffering over uncertain relief.

Here’s what "ascetic computing" means to me:

• Doing without things that compromise my personal standards or morals.
• Learning to live Fearlessly in the face of Missing Out.
• Resisting the Endless Pursuit of Shiny Things.

A monk told Joshu, "I have just entered the monastery. Please teach me."

Joshu asked, "Have you eaten your rice porridge?

The monk replied, "I have eaten."

Joshu said, "Then you had better wash your bowl."

At that moment the monk was enlightened.

1. Why this tool, and why now?
2. What is the time and attention cost of adopting it?
3. What is the likelihood of getting sucked into tweaking the tool rather than doing the work?
4. Will the tool get out of the way, or distract?