“Your music is your art. If you try to please everybody, then it’s just not art.”…
The difference between lies and bullshit.
Philosopher Harry Frankfurt famously drew a distinction between lies and what he termed “bullshit”.
A lie is an untruth, but it is still tied to a fact. It is the corruption of the fact. Bullshit is speech with no basis in fact, in truth. Many of us think we live in an age of lies, when in fact we live in an age of bullshit.
Bullshit is like belief, its embrace affords no room for questioning.
Frankfurt’s notion of bullshit can help us better understand the nature of modern politics, advertising, news and even science (think climate change denial or anti-vaxxers).…
If you’re going to be a dick, expect to be treated like one!
Don’t get me wrong, I know I’m a grumpy old bastard sometimes, and one of my character flaws is not admitting I’m wrong. But in the face of irrefutable proof that I’m wrong, I’ll most often accede the point.
However, one thing that gets my goat is when someone says something that is clearly wrong, is then proven wrong by stating the facts, then goes on to continue to rant about being treated disrespectfully rather than admit they were wrong in the first place!
If you’re going to act like a dick, expect to be treated with the same amount of respect as you gave!…
The next project
This next build is taking me a long time to do. Started it in February 2018 while I was still doing the instrument making course at TAFE. My goal was and is to make the entire thing at home, which I have achieved so far. It’s taken so long because of a) lack of motivation and time and b) I have had to build lots of jigs and buy more tools in order to complete the job.
As of October 2019, the sound box is now complete. Papua New Guinea Rosewood back and sides with Silver Quandong top. The bindings and end graft are Tassie Blackwood and maple.…
A cloud mind…
Today’s Dilbert calendar strip got me thinking…imagine if it were possible to upload the contents of your brain for offline storage.
Wouldn’t it be great to have a backup of all your thoughts, memories and things you have learned over the years? Just like when your hard drive crashes on your computer, you might be able to restore your brain to a point in time. How useful would that be for people who get dementia or Alzheimers?
Even if you couldn’t restore to your biological brain mass, perhaps it might be possible to access those memories offline. In the Chrysler Club we often lament the loss of knowledge as former workers at Chrysler pass away and that history is gone forever.…
Quote of the Day
“Life a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.” – Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor and Philosopher)…
Lichty Guitars
Listening to the Luthier on Luthier podcast this morning about Jay Lichty and his guitars. Interesting the way they set up their business and ability to pick guitars based on tone and price. Some great designs too. lichtyguitars.com…
Jim Redgate Guitars
Interesting article about SA man Jim Redgate making world class guitars right here in Port Noarlunga: http://insidesouthaustralia.com.au/stringing-success-with-adelaides-guitar-man/
(He also happens to share an interest in Chrysler products!)
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Week 31 – The final cut
- Same as last week, cut back 3rd coat with 320 grid – coat still had some dimples and holes in it.
- Had to re-fill some of the binding edges with wax as they were also still visible.
- Sanding wasn’t as hard this week because there wasn’t as much to take off
Week 30 – More cutting back
As per last week except:
- Where holes exist that lacquer isn’t going to fill, need to fill with wax. Scrape off excess wax with razor blade
- Some of back has deep holes that will require 2 more coats to finish off