Comments for A Memorable Fancy

Comment on Oh, the Humanities! by Molly

Molly — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:28:33 +0000

I’ve learned a lot about working in the academic field from you – the MFA I’m pursuing is in fact “terminal” – I know a lot of kids in my program are looking to go on for a PhD – I hope they have a clear picture of what they hope that will do for them besides make them “doctors.” I’m trying to keep my options open and think “creatively” (cliche) about what I can offer this world when I finally have to leave the safe clutches of school. That might have to include working to change the structure of education itself, eh? Perhaps long overdue.

Anyway, great post.

Comment on Rage by Ed Waffle

Ed Waffle — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:06:09 +0000

I would image that those who first encountered “Rage” on their iPhones would have a different reaction to it–not only due to the method of presentation itself but also due to the nature of the audience.

You mention that it is difficult to find 18 minutes (per segment) in which you want to hold your iPhone on landscapet mode. This in itself will be a different experience from watching it on DVD or in the cinema. If you attend the movie at a movie theatre you have already block out the couple of hours for the event–not just watching but getting there, getting to the next place you are going, etc.

While not completely the same, not that different from watching on a DVD, assuming that one likes to watch a movie on DVD all the way through in one setting.

And while this might be the least important aspect of the reception based on various delivery methods, one could say that those who own/use and Apple iPhone are a self-selected different segment of the population than those who don’t. I, for example, still have the cellular phone I acquired over four years ago and still use it on an expired and quite cheap contract from my mobile service provider.

So it is possible that those viewing on their iPhones may have a different reaction based partially on the fact that they are viewing it on their iPhones.

Or somethng like that.

Comment on Capitalism: A Love Story by The Chutry Experiment » Capitalism: A Love Story

The Chutry Experiment » Capitalism: A Love Story — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:12:12 +0000

[...] guards, have become increasingly predictable, they have lost much of the power. Thus, much like Erik Marshall, I went to see his latest film, Capitalism: A Love Story, with relatively low expectations, but as [...]

Comment on Rage by Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:40:06 +0000

Look, emarsh! I’m deigning to read your sorry-assed blog. Hil

Comment on Google is creeping me out by Chick Young

Chick Young — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:42:24 +0000

Frankly, I think it’s the beginning of SKYNET. There is wisdom to my blanket condemnations of all this crap I tell you.

Comment on Fahrenheit 9/11 by Capitalism: A Love Story | A Memorable Fancy

Capitalism: A Love Story | A Memorable Fancy — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:58:35 +0000

[...] I liked Sicko, and I generally enjoy Moore’s films with some reservations that I’ve already mentioned. This film is his best. It contains some of his trademark antics, such as driving a [...]

Comment on Teaching naked by Ed Waffle

Ed Waffle — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:13:47 +0000

Couldn’t agree more with your assessment of students not getting what they are used to and therefore uncomfortable with anything other than the traditional structure. They may or may not like the class, may or may not be interested in its content as such but they surely want the grade that goes with the credit hours it represents.

This may become even more the case in the next few years with jobs remaining scarce in the Detroit area and more students go to college since it is their only real option. It is a bit of a class thing, of course, with enlisting in the military being the alternative for others.

Comment on Guru Meditation by erik

erik — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:20:58 +0000

Ian,
Thanks for the comments. I understand the sound thing, in terms of making players seek out particular environments. Maybe a sensitivity option would be a good compromise. In any case, it’s a provocative and engaging app.

Comment on Guru Meditation by Ian Bogost

Ian Bogost — Fri, 22 May 2009 22:05:43 +0000

Thanks for the nice mention. Couple comments: first, about the calibration, it turns out that the devices (even among the same model line) are not all calibrated the same. There’s a 1.1 update that just got Apple approved which offers a Motion Sensitivity setting. This should remedy your first concern.

About the sound… I gave this a lot of thought. As you say, the game is very hard to play in even mildly loud environments.

I considered adding a sound sensitivity option as well (or just the option to disable it), but I really wanted to make players seek out a particular kind of environment. Who knows, I may still add it. Oh, and the iPod Touch has no microphone, so players on that platform aren’t subjected to the audio requirement.

Anyway, thanks for playing!

Comment on Getting started by erik

erik — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:53:24 +0000

Chris,
I am familiar with GTD. I have tried to implement it a few timtes, but I get stuck on the cleaning up/organizing stage. I did get me email inbox down to zero and I’ve been using lists and whatnot lately, which greatly helps. I love the system and want to use it effectively, so keep me updated on your progress. There are also some GTD fanatics out there, which I am sure you’ve discovered.