Diary
Beelzy’s Lot – Unfolded Ep. 7
This is episode 7 of the Unfolded Podcast. The story was written by Lyle Enright and you can listen to the episode here, here or here. … “So why don’t you come get me, then?” I said, breathing hard, my hands on my knees. “I can’t.” The response was harsh, and grey-sounding. A little…
We Have Purposes for Our Purposes
Ever wonder what Socrates meant when he said “the unexamined life is not worth living?” I’ll take a crack at explaining. Basically, when we talk about “purpose” we can talk about two types: first-order purpose (or quasi-purpose) and second-order purpose (self-reflective purpose). First order purpose is basically what distinguishes living things from matter. It is…
The Escapement – Unfolded Ep. 6
This is episode 6 of the Unfolded Podcast. You can listen to this episode on itunes, Stitcher or Homebrewed Christianity. … 1320 A.D. Brother Ferdinand had been in the sanctuary since before daybreak, and the church was dark except for three flickering white candles. He enjoyed listening to the liquid flowing steadily into the vertical…
Critiquing and Criticizing. They’re not the same thing.
“We critique far too soon, we must first seek understanding.” – Marshal McLuhan I come from the art world. Critiquing is something I do often so I’m very familiar with the term. However, lately I’ve been reading a lot of theoretical, academic essays dealing with the “critique” of various theological/philosophical/sociological ideas and/or movements. I’m finding…
Dieter Rams Is a Better Designer Than You
“In my experience users react positively when things are clear and understandable. What bothers me today is the arbitrariness and thoughtlessness with which many things are produced and brought to market, not only in the sector of consumer goods, but also in architecture and advertising. We have too many unnecessary things everywhere.” The quote above…
In Awe of Creation – Unfolded Episodes 4 & 5
This episode of Unfolded featured a collection of poems by artist Rachel Smith. You can follow her on twitter here, and listen to some of her music here. This is part 1 of 2. You can listen to the show on itunes, Homebrewed Christianity or Stitcher. Enjoy! … he built a boat and set…
John Cobb on Economic Growth
The quote in the graphic comes from this essay by Cobb: http://processandfaith.org/writings/ask-dr-cobb/2010-10/process-philosophy-economic-theory
The Desecration – Unfolded Ep. 3
As I sat against the old rough bark of a pine tree near the clearing, watching the blonde laces of sunlight filter down through the trees of Alumit, the forest of many secrets, I decided that I had to venture onward. Somehow I knew my path would lead me into that dark, menacing wood eventually….