Author Archives: Wayne Horkan

About Wayne Horkan

I’m a technologist and engineer, typically working in enterprise architecture and systems engineering.

Lords of the New Church: Post-Punk Pioneers

Lords of the New Church represented a fusion of punk and gothic rock, carving a niche for themselves in the post-punk landscape of the early 1980s. Featuring members from established punk bands, they combined their past experiences to create a sound that was both darkly melodic and raw.

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Synopsis and Critical Analysis of “Positive Intelligence” by Shirzad Chamine

Positive Intelligence” by Shirzad Chamine provides insights into how individuals can harness the power of their mind to achieve success, happiness, and their true potential. Here’s a synopsis of the book, followed by a critical analysis, with consideration for the neurodiverse, specifically Asperger’s Syndrome.

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Critical Comparison: Yasujirō Ozu and Akira Kurosawa

Yasujirō Ozu and Akira Kurosawa are two of the most celebrated filmmakers in Japanese cinema history, but their styles, themes, and approaches to cinema are notably different. Welcome to a comparison of their lives, works, and themes they explore.

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