Constellation: Nominal Freedom

Relates, in contrast to “ontological freedom”, to the mere availability and quantity of choices, which is not exclusive to humans. It is a necessary but not sufficient condition for ontological freedom.

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    Freeing Freedom

    Source: 45′ For a Speaker (and associated tracks) by John Cage. A Brief Ontology of Freedom (Excerpt) While recognizing that our globalized world has dramatically extended freedom of choice and opportunity, we problematize in this essay, through an exploration of the structure of freedom, the idea that this expanded scope of choice and opportunity is…

  • Synaptic Storm

    Synaptic Storm

    Source: Varieties, Binaries, and Other Assortments by Discreet Metal Machine Music Whale – Part II Standing in the centre of an ego, covered in mayhem, think someone would clean it up, down there on the pavement cigarette butts, a stream of soda winding its way, detritus of the day, early morning fog, mind and sky,…