Daily Archives: November 22, 2024

More AI Bollocks: Cutting Through the Hype and Nonsense

Every day, a new headline emerges about artificial intelligence (AI), promising either salvation or doom. From “AI will replace all jobs” to “AI will cure cancer,” the relentless marketing of AI solutions can make it seem like we’re on the brink of a utopia, or dystopia, depending on who you ask. But amidst all the buzz and excitement, a lot of it is, frankly, bollocks.

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The Greatest Piece of Post-Modern Art. Ever. Spaghetti Junction.

In the heart of England, where motorways snake and twist through Birmingham, there lies a structure that transcends the ordinary into the extraordinary. Its official name is the Gravelly Hill Interchange, but to the millions who traverse it, to those who marvel at its intricate design, and those who swear at missing their turning, it is simply known as Spaghetti Junction. Its beauty is terrible to behold, like the Angels of old, and is truly Ballardian. More than a mere motorway interchange, Spaghetti Junction is, in many ways, the greatest piece of post-modern art. Ever.

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Suprematism Art: A Journey Through Russian Iconography and Post-Iconographic Expression

Suprematism, a radical art movement born in early 20th-century Russia, marked a significant departure from traditional artistic expressions. Founded by Kazimir Malevich in 1915, Suprematism embraced geometric abstraction as a way to transcend the material world and express pure feeling. This article explores the historical roots of Suprematism in Russian iconography and its evolution into post-iconographic art.

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