Loch Ainort
It's bizarre to conceive the idea that in a media-saturated world the accidents of nature can be far more compelling than a plethora of digital tropes that relay our perceptions and idiosyncrasies back to us, fuelled by the potency of fiscal gain.
The gradual movement towards a ubiquitous new media and the consequent alteration of our perceptions via a matrix of representations would, surely render the natural world redundant, unable to stimulate our senses when digital environments are so addictive and enforced.
But, when the sunlight dances across Loch Ainort like a crazed spotlight as high winds blow clouds across the sky, that alters the shafts of light, you are reminded that new media removes us from our natural environment and its curiosities and aesthetics.
Anonymity is removed and an intrinsic attachment to the actual world is sensed that encourages our natural, mental state of contemplation, curiosity, emotional engagement and spiritual renewal. Time is not perceived to be our creation, it's a natural occurrence that we inherently comprehend.
Solipsism is shelved for a more rational, emotionally liberating and mature approach. Wisdom is not encouraged by dependency on machines, it is about using resources in moderated ways; a pragmatic comprehension of the advantages and limitations of our creativity.
Simon, October 2024
Loch Ainort
It's bizarre to conceive the idea that in a media-saturated world the accidents of nature can be far more compelling than a plethora of digital tropes that relay our perceptions and idiosyncrasies back to us, fuelled by the potency of fiscal gain.
The gradual movement towards a ubiquitous new media and the consequent alteration of our perceptions via a matrix of representations would, surely render the natural world redundant, unable to stimulate our senses when digital environments are so addictive and enforced.
But, when the sunlight dances across Loch Ainort like a crazed spotlight as high winds blow clouds across the sky, that alters the shafts of light, you are reminded that new media removes us from our natural environment and its curiosities and aesthetics.
Anonymity is removed and an intrinsic attachment to the actual world is sensed that encourages our natural, mental state of contemplation, curiosity, emotional engagement and spiritual renewal. Time is not perceived to be our creation, it's a natural occurrence that we inherently comprehend.
Solipsism is shelved for a more rational, emotionally liberating and mature approach. Wisdom is not encouraged by dependency on machines, it is about using resources in moderated ways; a pragmatic comprehension of the advantages and limitations of our creativity.
Simon, October 2024