Observational Thoughts/Considerations of Relational Dynamics; and/or 'Musings' Accordingly

. At risk of stereotyping (and anthropomorphising); the differences between the nature of a cat 'positively connecting' to a human, as compared to that of a dog; perhaps could be likened to the degree to which a person is 'agreeable' (with the former 'example' being somewhat low, and the latter somewhat high across this metric); whilst a dog may be quite 'liberal', and/or 'democratic' with the degree to which it is forthcoming with it's trust (and attention); the extent to which a cat can/could be is perhaps more one of scrutiny, discernibility, and of a precision more 'exacting' within the process of judgement, and arbitration; and far less so; and so just as a 'people-pleasing-persona' may struggle to acquire respect; the scarcity mind-set may deem a cat's perceived 'bids' for connection—and it's willingness to otherwise 'engage'—as of a greater quality, value and/or 'worth'; as it may therein yet warrant further effort' to 'earn' the aforementioned 'trust', and 'attention'; increasing its desirability in accordance with it's cost therefore accordingly.

. Consider, study, learn, and research this further...

Observational Thoughts/Considerations of Relational Dynamics; and/or 'Musings' Accordingly

. The idea of 'negative capability'; that contradictory, seemingly antithetical concepts can simultaneously co-exist; that to move forward you place one foot infront of the other—that is importantly one at a time; the left foot, and right foot are readily not the same; they fundamentally differ—and although you move from one to other—and shift balance therein accordingly; there is that 'course correction', that relativity, that 'reactivity'; and yet seemingly not despite the differences, but because of them; you arrive at forward motion; and therefore 'balance' accordingly…

. This may in part be considered through the ‘lense’ of perception; the aforementioned example seemingly being much about one's understanding along temporal dimensions as it is about conceptual frameworks…

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Observational Thoughts/Considerations of Relational Dynamics; and/or 'Musings' Accordingly

. Perhaps 'arranged-marriages' can present as of a greater 'satisfaction' (as comparable to relationships borne/formed by other means); due in-part to an initially shared—emotionally destabilising—experience; and although a sense of autonomy, and agency (or lack thereof) may bring into question the perceived beneficial effects of 'control' upon/over a situation; that the 'constraints' of such an arrangement (in addition to an ‘us’, verses ‘them’ antagonistic mentality); may yet further encourage/facilitate creativity resulting; explore, research, and consider this further...

Expressions of interest...

. Information:- self-meaning/definition of 'continuity' expression:- 'connectivity' with 'intelligibility'; as emphasising consistently a contextually—chronologically—'viable' relationship of mutual/synergistic associations across a dimension of time accordingly...

My Cerebration: A Thought Further: Intentionality: Cause, and Effect

Annotation:-

. Internal understanding ‘versus’—as comparable to— external perception; that is—as a means—of information—data (‘driven’)—processing…

. Seemingly the brain seeks—'finds'—efficacy within efficiency...

My Cerebration: A Thought Further: Intentionality: Cause, and Effect (2)

Consider that it is of a greater risk towards one’s sense of self, to harbour doubts—concerning one’s thoughts, and beliefs—than it is to challenge said ‘beliefs’ (by entertaining the notion that they lack authenticity, accuracy, and ‘validity’). In other words that—within a sense—one possesses a bias towards an acceptance of ‘truth’, as antithetical to it through a denial by perspicacity, and discrimination.

One seeks ‘truth’, as opposed to acknowledging ‘falsity’ (or its presence therein); meaning people begin with a belief concerning an experience/situation (and then proceed to attempt to challenge it) than assuming—instead—initial impartiality (as a perspective equipoise; or one of ‘neutrality’).

Consider this further…

My Cerebration: A Thought Further: Intentionality: Cause, and Effect (1)

Control one’s self-thought; the self-affirmations of one’s creation; elevate, and supersede it—’replace’ it—as it is far more problematic/’dangerous’ to self-preservation (that is to the sense of ‘self’), if expectations are subverted, and not met, than if they are. Therefore, whether it is of a ‘positive nature’, or a ‘negative’ one, the directionality/orientation of one’s concentration, focus (and energy), is seemingly fundamental to a potentially likely, and/or probable outcome resulting.

Arbitrary, and subjective, although detached, and neutral, such amorality emphasises much less the type of ‘content’, than to its execution—less to valence, than to salience—and presses greatly upon the message, the narrative, the story, and thus upon its significance; meaning it is important (if not essential) that one notice, take-heed, attend to, and assume responsibility of one’s intentionality; as the proceeding goal-directed behaviour so subsequently generated, will endeavour to accomplish it; and to ‘see it through’ (as one may steer a vehicle, or as a bee may seek a flower).

Consider this further…

My Cerebration: A Thought Further/A Further Thought

I intend towards the including of various ideas, notions, and ‘concepts’ that arise within my mind throughout the course of a day; often may it be the case that these are seemingly small, fleeting considerations, although I thought to commit each to images, or words, accordingly.

‘Within defining what something is, one is defining what it is not’.

‘Through defining what something is, one is defining what it is not’. (Variant).

An aphorism I have just thought to create; I have known of this 'concept' throughout a period of some time; I thought I would commit it to words accordingly.

Vertex, Olympia, London, 27/02/2020: A Question: An Idea of Style v.s. Substance, of Order, and Chaos.

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to not only be within attendance of the—as of this post—recent 'Vertex' industries event (with a focus upon creativity, technology, and design) although also having the means to forward my own question; one that I had considered within the moment, as I had listened, and experienced the then 'current' conversation unfold, and develop; it is a subject that is of significance, and interest to me, and so I asked a question concerning, where does the 'balance' exist, between providing elucidation, and exposition to the audience/participant(s), and by leaving information 'un-gleaned' upon, thus through missing description, and 'detail', may one invite mystery, and the potential for further exploration, for chaos, where otherwise 'order' may reign supreme, and dominant the space of the work accordingly/resulting.

The accompanying video is to be found/located here: https://youtu.be/q0vwuboACYU

Personal Perceptions Concerning of Thought, Insight, and Profundity

Creative Compartmentalisation:

Perspectives Governing Art:

Within my mind, it would seem as though there is very little difference, and/or distinction between the act, and process of 'drawing', and that of 'painting'; save for that of discerning (and deciding there upon) where such peripheries are extant; perceiving an apparent demarcation; and acknowledging a divergence as assigned to the individual composition—of the media within use—and the application of the quality, type, and 'nature' within the usage of each medium; that is of the marks made (through the process of mark-making) resulting. Seemingly—and quite paradoxically—a symbolic, communicative 'manifestation'/representation, can be of a simpler composition, and yet elicit a far greater complexity within the mind of both the creator; and of the 'interpreter' of such a creation; that by intention, and through design, may one 'channel' the elemental, the fundamental, and yet evoke nuance, and intimation (demanding more of one's perspicacity, and 'delivering' seemingly more depth, and appealing to the in-direct, and of subtly of mind.) There exists a potential (through the withholding of information) that one may extract such 'meaning', where a mind made malleable can be better able to delve its deeps, to learn of its cipher, to approach, and access such esoteric knowledge, and of personal experiences accordingly. One may draw comparison to poetry, and prose (those symbolic conveyances, and intelligible representations within written communicative formats); have it so that whilst poetic depictions, display far fewer pieces of distinct information (that is less is written, with fewer words, grammar, and other such 'constituents' of form, and composition; of said 'communicative formats') it maybe perceived as being of a more prominent simplicity, than that of prose; as the latter of which may employ further use of the 'tools' available: and while upon a fundamental level, there maybe accuracy to this assessment, it however seemingly exempts itself from the notion that more is the ‘ideal’; or more so, that through the provision of an apparent ‘more’, can one acquire, assume, and inhabit a greater experience; although the ‘more’ need not be within opposition to such an ambition as this; as through an apparent ‘less’, may then (through want) can one may work towards the achieving of this; where of the somatic can such ‘ease’ cause ‘atrophy’; the body responds to challenge; it is strengthened by it, and so to may this apply to one’s thought, one’s memory, indeed one’s experience; ‘more’ is seemingly required of the participant (the individual, or audience engaged within the act of its interpretation). I could make a comparison of this to other concepts, of the study of language, and of communication (perhaps more so of the organising of one's own thoughts, as opposed to external, communicative interactions). Specifically how 'semantics' outlines the intended meaning of words, a direct presentation, and appraisal of information, of data; while 'pragmatics' is of a more elusory experience, of a level of sophistication that appeals towards the subtlety of mind; drawing upon a tacet knowledge, and of learning. I thus draw a comparison towards/between 'linguistic descriptavism', and 'linguistic prescriptavism'; that is one as an attempt seemingly to 'detach' oneself from presupposed notions, from the risk of dogmatic biases, and overtly personal perceptions; whilst the other the result seemingly of a system imposed by those with seemingly greater ‘power’, and influence, of a ruling class/elite, that has decided upon such ‘rules, and regulations, subject to the zeitgeist; and so as to more readily disengage with certain 'proclivities', and in order to adopt a greater 'holistic' appraisal, than one may be of an inclination to view these concerns, these subjects, these words such as 'drawing' and 'painting' (and of the associated meanings/processes) as being governed by perspective, one that may further be ‘challenged’, and within so doing, granting/bestowing the power of decision, and of the influence, and the ability of choice. Explore this further.

Mental Complexities

Mental complexities serve a purpose, until it becomes the purpose…

Found in Thought: My Ideation

A persistent, personal project, of illustrative reactions to the idea of 'Syncretism'—the contact, experimentation, and union of seemingly disparate (often conflicting) ideations—with the resulting emergence of new, synergistic forms. On a personal level, the synthesis of extrinsic 'forces' (whether biological anomalies, cultural derivations, or otherwise) within the creating of a singular entity, is the focus of much of my thoughts, time, and work. The concept pervades more than just physical exchanges; as it has a socio-political relevance to humanity; and whether the result is adverse (conflict spawning drama) or favourable (to advance, and to progress) the implications are considerable. The 'self' is likely an illusory creation to drive such disparate entities, each working in concert, as a government autonomously rules a nation.

These are a series of notes that I had written towards the beginning of the year 2016, I thought I would post them now, as this concept that I have developed, still informs, and compels much of my current thought processes; as it had done then, so to does it now.

Intelligence and Knowledge: Comparative to Mind and Matter

The meaning of each term is arguably as subjective as the morphology of the words themselves. As perceived, understood, and subsequently proposed in order to achieve a state of arbitration amongst the 'collective', and as an impetus to confer further meaning—a 'universal' comprehension presumably important amongst social organisms (perhaps even a resultant, and further facilitation of such social engagement). As within the arrogance of humanity so often do we determine by way of ourselves, that to be intelligent,  is to be human (that is to emulate the 'best' such exponent of it). Though were it such to our convenience, as to the deploy of a machina within a play, it is of course a human perspective, the conveyance, and expression of a human told narrative. Is objectivity at all possible? 

Though perhaps a limitation is imposed by the requirement of a necessary origin, a source that is the 'self', upon which all things percolate. That one is to establish first said meaning, within an attempt to define, and provide reassurance to an otherwise unstable mind, wrought with curiosity, and surrounded by the components necessary to trigger such a catalyst. Though if one were to determine the latter—as an assumed recognition of the mental manipulation of information—as considered uniquely internal so far as its origins within the associative matter—as a derivation of (obtained via) the sensory processing of external stimuli, and subsequently expressed as a perception. The former perhaps as the ability to perform said ideation. Where then are these concepts best determined?

Is there a purpose as 'we' discover that we have the tools, the faculties to determine governance, and dominion; to form, and re-purpose, to impose, and to project our individual 'realities'? Though if it is possible, and we are able to, it is enacted to what finality? Is there such a thing? Is this uniquely human, or does this resonate elsewhere?  Is the aforementioned 'act' of—and impetus towards—co-operation unique amongst social groups? Is it self-organising? Perhaps a less primal expression of a more sophisticated system as yet to be understood; alluding to complex organisms as microcosmic constructs, where cellular activity is controlled, compartmentalised, and distributed accordingly (independent of the interests, intentions, or volitional capacities of the 'self' that 'governs' said 'construct').

Why is self-awareness a readily available concept, as so far as our attempts to understand it, is such control conducive to survival, to life? Why do some cells co-operate, and others do not? Where presides the distinction between one thing, or another? Is competition a necessity to adaptation, is adaptation a pre-requisite to life continued, and is to exist itself the impetus to these processes, this 'ideation'?

As personification has been so often the modality by which humanity has sought cognisance of the frighteningly unknown, through introspection as a means to analyse the external, and then to reflect once more upon its 'relevance' to the source of such a perception.  It is currently occurring.

Memory

The demarcation concerning declarative memory, and similar thought processes—in so far as the 'storing' of information, and the recollection of said information, whether the experiential sentimentalities peculiar to an individual, or as a derivative of objective, censorious, and analytical perceptions—has so often a comparison drawn between the contrasting 'episodic memory', and the 'semantic memory' (the former as 'emotionally directed', the latter as 'explicit cognitions').  

Why this is of interest, is that it forces the considerings of one that the limbic system (and its intrinsic regions) can establish/force associative information into select 'categories' (in so far as the somatic can similarly be 'compartmentalised' into the immune system, the central nervous system, and further still the somatosensory, to chemoreceptors, and resulting action potentials, etc.) this posits then the extent to which this processing of information is automated, and whether one could affect how one should choose to respond to, and recall experiential information. Just as the systematising of localised somatic regions through 'cortical mapping' is believed to be non-immutable, so to then, could one apply the concept of neuro-plasticity to these mental activities also.

Should one envisage then the possibility that—through considered thought, directed actions, and learned experiences—one could meaningfully choose how 'best' the said processing of outward stimuli might occur, how to retain 'relevant' data, and through retrospection, influence future wilful engagements, and with this, have the effect of leading an examined life, one producing positively influenced resultants.  

Power of Words

This is a commentary, and is subjective—echoing only one person's opinion/observation—concerning a variety of socio-political issues that are of a highly sensitive nature; and attempts to consider (within an objective format) a certain 'term' that I take issue with. My commentary is motivated by an eagerness to address an injustice—that I regard—is as current, miss-aligned with the noble principles it holds, by being delivered through a 'vehicle' of miss-guidance, and confusion. 

I would invite you to remove any prior associations you may have had/still do concerning this particular denominate (be it cultural, political or otherwise) and once 'disconnected', consider it without the aforementioned political 'undertones', that are likely to have contributed to it, within its origins.

The term 'people of colour' (or 'POC') is a good example of 'racialisation', and is one that is as racist, as it is illogical. Firstly the use of 'colour', and what colours would those be? Purple? Red? The cutis/skin various within pigmentation due—in-part—to the chemical 'melanin' (amongst other contributors) and should be seen less so as a 'hue' (an artistic term) and more so as it exists within the electromagnetic spectrum (as it is recognised within the field of 'science'). The terms 'black', and 'white' are again, not colours when applied to science, and do not reflect with much accuracy what they attempt to describe within the construct of sociology ('black' being the absence of visible light, and 'white' the culmination of it). In reference to 'people of colour' (one that I again would associate as overtly racist) one is to essentially single out/separate 'caucasians' from other ethnicities, whilst inferring also that caucasian people are therefore 'uncoloured' (again, an illogical, and ill-used term).

To place emphasis upon one ethnic 'grouping' in relation to another, is to so often draw upon unfavourable comparisons, and reiteratively ascribes/elicits/recalls other socio-political prejudices, such as the association of 'racism', or 'slavery' (the latter of which is a term that can be applied to many ethnicities, and not to be confused with the actions of one 'race' alone). The aforementioned term—I would posit—has been constructed within an attempt to describe real issues concerning the under-representation of ethnic minorities—in regards to issues concerning equality, and fairness of opportunity—and it is an issue of significance, and one that should be addressed; though similarly so, the term applied should also have a replacer—one that acknowledges, and more accurately defines/articulates the significance of such an injustice—perhaps 'those unequally represented' or something to that effect. Preferably one that focus attention upon their humanity, and not on the specifics of their genetic make-up.

Thought: A Causality

A considered, subjective, and thus an observable perception of 'thought', as a causality based upon current understanding—using novel vocabulary—and within the context of a highly dynamic, theoretical series of systems that are the fields of 'philosophy', 'science', and 'psychology' (in addition to—and with a specific emphasis upon—the more recent extension/'branch' of neuroscience, and it's related studies of neurochemistry, neurobiology, and experimental psychology, amongst others.)

I again emphasise, that this is a highly individual, subjective interpretation of a complex series of phenomena; of which contemporary science has only begun to examine (in so far as its progress within obtaining noticeable—and recently identifiable—correlates, and results pertaining).

The human 'condition' is such that to quell the potential fear of the unknown; it is to first observe, to experiment upon, and thus learn from such subjective experiences; and in order to communicate, and benefit from the learned information/knowledge resulting—in regards to the receipt of such 'successions' to the advantage of one's future self, or subsequent generations—one must posit that it is within the 'matter' of the brain that such a systematic approach originates, and from which the former is the latter modelled. That is to say, that inward 'thought' begets the provision of outward 'stimuli'; that through the latter are the 'elements' thus afforded (the 'components') and with the environment, and through the physiological/somatic are supplied the 'conditions'—facilitating such a process—and the little known 'self' as containing the volitional capacities to transfer such subject experiences, into considered actions (the pre-requisite, and assumption being that this is influenced by self-awareness, and a sense of consciousness).

With this considered, than perhaps...

Presumably...  

'Thought' is the transference of energy; an energy derived from an input of simple chemical 'stimuli' received from both the external, and internal environment(s), and through a prescribed, directed process—one presumably derived from a pre-determined 'course', established thus via a malleable, neurobiological networking—is able to (so far as the volitional 'capabilities' of the individual would allow) progress towards a directed action; an action of which its results are identifiable to said 'individual' (conscience or otherwise) and using the aforementioned 'system(s)', the immediate—and later learned—responses; contribute to the brains faculties in so far as it is able to adjust, and form 'unique'/acquired neuronal 'connections' accordingly. 

Are human beings the result of learned experiences? Is the 'conscience'—the self—a response to objective stimuli, as it is interpreted by the aforementioned exposure to, and subsequent learning of—such subjective experiences? Consider neuroplasticity when attempting/beginning to understand the nature—the 'system'—by which the physical matter, might influence the psychological conditions of the 'mind', that perhaps the system is not linear ('tiered', or constructed as with strata) though perhaps is instead a cyclical one; the origins of which remain unclear, and though understandably a human pursuit (to learn the beginnings, and the 'reasoning' behind such phenomena) is one that has yet much—within the way of progress—to be made.

Death by Association

Observe the behavioural tendencies of an 'isolated' individual, make note of the 'why'; why they choose to take action, what form these actions take, and study also their reactions to a given situation. Compare this then to their responses when said individual is placed amongst others; often pay witness to an almost entirely different person.

There is substantial evidence to support how an individual were to respond whilst witnessing a crime. For example, there is an identifiable correlation between the number of witnesses, and the likelihood of the observers in seizing the initiative to intervene within the prevention of said crime. The victim of an attack would do well, should there be less to witness the assault; for the assumption amongst the collective would be, 'surely another will intervene', a dangerous cogitation if this assumption is universally shared, and when time is 'of the essence'. Less witnesses, and the responsibility is more obvious, and noticeably dispersed amongst the few; a more compelling incentive perhaps, to take action.

Observable somatic 'symptoms' of an individual experiencing anxiety, can reveal the power of the internal, upon the external, and noticeable patterns can form within the likelihood of such reactions resulting, as can be identifiable. You would be right to fear those that are attuned to much of this; watch as thieves intentionally place signs within public spaces highlighting their presence, and witness the ease at which they steal from the people who react to said signs, as they reach for their items of value, and advertise where to target.

Psychological Tendencies: Opposites

So often a person will present their opposite to the world. One outwardly narcissistic, does so as a protection against ingrained, deep-rooted insecurities (often stemming from low self esteem, or social anxieties). A person who asserts their humility, however, is so often amongst the most conceited, and plays the 'courtier' to navigate the tribulations of societal expectancies. The confident, is the least confident, the comedian, is the manic-depressive etc.

Do not judge a person on what they 'present', with time you will see them for their actions, and will come to understand that it is within the subtleties, and the nuances of the patterns they formulate, that their true character is revealed.  

Oneself

Self-taught, one’s lexicon; where curiosity meets scepticism.

One with a love of words, of their meanings, their structure/form/morphology, and within their use, should not be punished for such an interest. You would have them labelled 'pretentious' when you fail to comprehend that this is an interpretation, and one that you have formed of your own accord. Search yourself for the reasons as to  why you would judge a person with such a predilection. 

A love of words, is not a crime, self expression is no more criminal; examine your reactions, and not the reagent, the catalyst, or the source of your emotions resulting. Take responsibility for why you feel the way you do, why you react the way you do. Acknowledge that this is a decision, and one that is so often within a person's power to control.

My Own Opinions: Personal Affirmations

I will emphasise that the views expressed within this page, are entirely my own (and are therefore subjective). They are not expressed/included to cause offence --as I understand that people's opinions differ significantly, and on a variety of subject matter-- though they are instead designed to incite further debate, to encourage inquisitive minds to challenge, and to question; and to detach oneself from personal feelings, so far as to form an understanding of the sort of future they themselves --and within relation to others-- would like to construct.

I believe that through reasoning, discussion, and by developing an understanding; disparate ideologies, differing opinions, and alternative perspectives can find common ground amongst each other, and in so doing, develop a mutual respect for a society of their own making.

We are not so different.