The fallacy of "science" and academic hegemony

[catty]

...especially concerning such nebulous phenomena as artisitc accomplishment and "talent." For example, academia likely disputes the existence of a purple squirrel, when the photo at left clearly presents contradictory evidence.

 

Thought it would be a good idea to post a countertheoretical perspective (from a recovering academic with "degrees" in art history ..)

Edited November 18, 2008 by catty

[Pete Dunk]

...especially concerning such nebulous phenomena as artisitc accomplishment and "talent."

I hate it when I'm excluded from a thread.

[LDT]

For example, academia likely disputes the existence of a purple squirrel, when the photo at left clearly presents contradictory evidence.

I'm an expert on purple squirrels..they live in never never land you know.

[Dirge]

...especially concerning such nebulous phenomena as artisitc accomplishment and "talent." For example, academia likely disputes the existence of a purple squirrel, when the photo at left clearly presents contradictory evidence.

 

Thought it would be a good idea to post a countertheoretical perspective (from a recovering academic with "degrees" in art history ..)

 

Don't think you can blame science; we established early on that most readers thought the 'experiment' barely meritted the name and that it didn't add a thing to the sum of useful knowledge, but everyone's just carried on arguing anyway. That's not science's fault.

[catty]

Well, true...I'll concede that "science" has made beneficial contributions to society. The toaster oven, for example.

 

But, as a psuedo-luddite, I don't make such concessions easily..

[Ishtar]

Well, true...I'll concede that "science" has made beneficial contributions to society. The toaster oven, for example.

 

And the kebab maker. And the deep-fat frier.

 

The world would be a poorer place without kebab-frites.

[Dirge]

Well, true...I'll concede that "science" has made beneficial contributions to society. The toaster oven, for example.

 

And the kebab maker. And the deep-fat frier.

 

The world would be a poorer place without kebab-frites.

 

Don't think I'm not in sympathy. I use a 60 year old car as daily transport, have just bought my first rifle, a muzzle-loader and, particularly relevant, think they have yet to produce an electronic instrument as compact and versatile as a concertina . (I like the internet. That spoils it doesn't it?) I just don't like to see 'dog science' bracketted with 'science'.

 

Remember Prof Wheatstone was a noted scientist.

[catty]

I suspect, among all musical instrument forums, there are fewer Wii afficonados here (except maybe LDT ).

[Leo]

I suspect, among all musical instrument forums, there are fewer Wii afficonados here (except maybe LDT ).

Hi Catty

 

I don't know about that. I've been needing an excuse to retire my nintendo power glove

I just haven't figured how to network it in the system with our game cube, xbox and TV yet.

 

Is this our new pink elephant thread?

 

Thanks

Leo

[Bill N]

Don't think I'm not in sympathy. I use a 60 year old car as daily transport, have just bought my first rifle, a muzzle-loader and, particularly relevant, think they have yet to produce an electronic instrument as compact and versatile as a concertina . (I like the internet. That spoils it doesn't it?) I just don't like to see 'dog science' bracketted with 'science'.

 

Remember Prof Wheatstone was a noted scientist.

 

Ah, kindred spirits a world apart. We use salt on the roads here to melt ice in the winter, so not too many 60 year old daily drivers, but "Little Green", a 41 year old Volvo is still going strong. (good Swedish steel) My only weapon was a muzzle loader, but a smooth bore! (so that balances out the 20 year car thing) But I do agree about the technological perfection of Prof. Wheatstone's invention.

[Pete Dunk]

they have yet to produce an electronic instrument as compact and versatile as a concertina .

Dirge m'lad, do keep up!

[Dirge]

they have yet to produce an electronic instrument as compact and versatile as a concertina .

Dirge m'lad, do keep up!

 

 

Oh yes? What's that box behind it? And what about power source and speakers? I stand by my assertion.

[Chris Timson]

Oh yes? What's that box behind it? And what about power source and speakers? I stand by my assertion.

Actually, as a MIDI concertina owner (and owner of more bits of electronic recording equipment plus and computers than you'd really like to know about) I agree with you. MIDI is for light hearted fun, concertinas are for passion and music.

 

And to misquote the old advertising slogan the concertina is the true appliance of science!

 

Chris

[Ishtar]

I suspect, among all musical instrument forums, there are fewer Wii afficonados here (except maybe LDT ).

 

Wii is faaaaaaaaaaantastic!!! I'm just about to have a mega session on my Wii Fit. It might make up for the kebab-frites I had at the weekend.

[LDT]

I suspect, among all musical instrument forums, there are fewer Wii afficonados here (except maybe LDT ).

 

Wii is faaaaaaaaaaantastic!!! I'm just about to have a mega session on my Wii Fit. It might make up for the kebab-frites I had at the weekend.

I like Wii bowling...its addictive.

 

Oh on the PS2 have you tried the Dance Mat games, or singstar?

[Ivan Viehoff]

I like Wii bowling...its addictive.

 

Oh on the PS2 have you tried the Dance Mat games, or singstar?

I've often looked at that "born in the wrong century" attached to your posts and wondered which (if any) would have been the right century?

[LDT]

I like Wii bowling...its addictive.

 

Oh on the PS2 have you tried the Dance Mat games, or singstar?

I've often looked at that "born in the wrong century" attached to your posts and wondered which (if any) would have been the right century?

 

51st century probably. or whenever they invent time travel so I can see which century suits best.

Edited November 19, 2008 by LDT

[Ishtar]

I haven't tried the PS2 things. I feel I should wait till I get bored with the Wii Fit. I've been doing it for 2 weeks now, so I've already beaten my personal best. Any day soon ......