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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on Apr 28, 2022 19:00:02 GMT 1, COMPETITION 48A.Bérurier Noir - Porcherie [Live at L'Olympia, Paris, 9, 10 or 11 November 1989.]- uploaded by TinarkB.The four-letter code to selling anything | Derek Thompson | TEDxBinghamtonUniversity [21:09]- uploaded by TEDx Talks on 8 May 2018Why do we like what we like? Raymond Loewy, the father of industrial design, had a theory. He was the all-star 20th-century designer of the Coca-Cola fountain and Lucky Strike pack; the modern sports car, locomotive, Greyhound bus and tractor; the interior of the first NASA spaceship; and the egg-shaped pencil sharpener. How did one man understand what consumers wanted from so many different areas of life? His grand theory of popularity was called MAYA: Most advanced yet acceptable. He said humans are torn between two opposing forces: neophilia, a love of new things; and neophobia; a fear of anything that’s too new. Hits, he said, live at the perfect intersection of novelty and familiarity. They are familiar surprises. In this talk, I’ll explain how Loewy’s theory has been validated by hundreds of years of research — and how we can all use it to make hits.
Derek Thompson is a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he writes about economics, technology and media. He is a news analyst with NPR's afternoon show “Here and Now," appearing weekly on Mondays, and an on-air contributor to CBS News. The recipient of several honors, including the 2016 Best in Business award for Columns and Commentary from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, he is the author of the national bestselling book Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.C.  D.Facts Don't Win Fights: Here’s How to Cut Through Confirmation Bias | Tali Sharot | Big Think [5:41]- uploaded by Big Think on 19 September 2017If you want someone to see an issue rationally, you just show them the facts, right? No one can refute a fact. Well, brain imaging and psychological studies are showing that, society wide, we may be on the wrong path by holding evidence up as an Ace card. Neuroscientist Tali Sharot and her colleagues have proven that reading the same set of facts polarizes groups of people even further, because of our in-built confirmation biases—something we all fall prey to, equally. In fact, Sharot cites research from Yale University that disproves the idea that the social divisions we are experiencing right now—over climate change, gun control, or vaccines—are somehow the result of an intelligence gap: smart people are just as illogical, and what's more, they are even more skilled at skewing data to align with their beliefs. So if facts aren't the way forward, what is? There is one thing that may help us swap the moral high ground for actual progress: finding common motives. Here, Sharot explains why identifying a shared goal is better than winning a fight. Tali Sharot's newest book is out now: The Influential Mind: What the Brain Reveals about Our Power to Change Others.E.Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong | Julia Galef[TEDxPSU, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 28 February 2016.] [11:37]- uploaded by TED on 8 August 2016Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs — or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef examines the motivations behind these two mindsets and how they shape the way we interpret information, interweaved with a compelling history lesson from 19th-century France. When your steadfast opinions are tested, Galef asks: "What do you most yearn for? Do you yearn to defend your own beliefs or do you yearn to see the world as clearly as you possibly can?"________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Thursday 28 April, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins.
Competition eligibility and answer requirements here*.
QUESTIONS
1. Part B
[Recommended, insightful TED Talk.]
1.1 Raymond Loewy's theory of popularity is called MAYA. In three or more sentences, explain what that acronym stands for and what it actually means.
1.2 Applying the theory to the art market, post an image of an artwork for which MAYA could (at least in part) help to explain that work's current or former popularity.
2. Part D: Dr. Tali Sharot talks about giving people with different beliefs the same factual information — and the phenomenon where, instead of bringing those people closer together in their beliefs, the facts led to their polarisation.
Sharot also refers to research by Dan Kahan at Yale University. In three or four sentences, describe the experiments carried out by Kahan and his colleagues, and the conclusions they reached.
3. Part E: When discussing the Dreyfus Affair, Julia Galef refers to Georges Picquart as being a poster child for what she calls "scout mindset". How does Galef then go on to describe the scout mindset?
________________
In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in three days — at around 19:00 UK time on Sunday 1 May.
COMPETITION 48A.Bérurier Noir - Porcherie [Live at L'Olympia, Paris, 9, 10 or 11 November 1989.]- uploaded by TinarkB.The four-letter code to selling anything | Derek Thompson | TEDxBinghamtonUniversity [21:09]- uploaded by TEDx Talks on 8 May 2018Why do we like what we like? Raymond Loewy, the father of industrial design, had a theory. He was the all-star 20th-century designer of the Coca-Cola fountain and Lucky Strike pack; the modern sports car, locomotive, Greyhound bus and tractor; the interior of the first NASA spaceship; and the egg-shaped pencil sharpener. How did one man understand what consumers wanted from so many different areas of life? His grand theory of popularity was called MAYA: Most advanced yet acceptable. He said humans are torn between two opposing forces: neophilia, a love of new things; and neophobia; a fear of anything that’s too new. Hits, he said, live at the perfect intersection of novelty and familiarity. They are familiar surprises. In this talk, I’ll explain how Loewy’s theory has been validated by hundreds of years of research — and how we can all use it to make hits.
Derek Thompson is a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he writes about economics, technology and media. He is a news analyst with NPR's afternoon show “Here and Now," appearing weekly on Mondays, and an on-air contributor to CBS News. The recipient of several honors, including the 2016 Best in Business award for Columns and Commentary from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, he is the author of the national bestselling book Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.C.D.Facts Don't Win Fights: Here’s How to Cut Through Confirmation Bias | Tali Sharot | Big Think [5:41]- uploaded by Big Think on 19 September 2017If you want someone to see an issue rationally, you just show them the facts, right? No one can refute a fact. Well, brain imaging and psychological studies are showing that, society wide, we may be on the wrong path by holding evidence up as an Ace card. Neuroscientist Tali Sharot and her colleagues have proven that reading the same set of facts polarizes groups of people even further, because of our in-built confirmation biases—something we all fall prey to, equally. In fact, Sharot cites research from Yale University that disproves the idea that the social divisions we are experiencing right now—over climate change, gun control, or vaccines—are somehow the result of an intelligence gap: smart people are just as illogical, and what's more, they are even more skilled at skewing data to align with their beliefs. So if facts aren't the way forward, what is? There is one thing that may help us swap the moral high ground for actual progress: finding common motives. Here, Sharot explains why identifying a shared goal is better than winning a fight. Tali Sharot's newest book is out now: The Influential Mind: What the Brain Reveals about Our Power to Change Others.E.Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong | Julia Galef[TEDxPSU, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 28 February 2016.] [11:37]- uploaded by TED on 8 August 2016Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs — or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef examines the motivations behind these two mindsets and how they shape the way we interpret information, interweaved with a compelling history lesson from 19th-century France. When your steadfast opinions are tested, Galef asks: "What do you most yearn for? Do you yearn to defend your own beliefs or do you yearn to see the world as clearly as you possibly can?"________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Thursday 28 April, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins.
Competition eligibility and answer requirements here*.
QUESTIONS
1. Part B
[Recommended, insightful TED Talk.]
1.1 Raymond Loewy's theory of popularity is called MAYA. In three or more sentences, explain what that acronym stands for and what it actually means.
1.2 Applying the theory to the art market, post an image of an artwork for which MAYA could (at least in part) help to explain that work's current or former popularity.
2. Part D: Dr. Tali Sharot talks about giving people with different beliefs the same factual information — and the phenomenon where, instead of bringing those people closer together in their beliefs, the facts led to their polarisation.
Sharot also refers to research by Dan Kahan at Yale University. In three or four sentences, describe the experiments carried out by Kahan and his colleagues, and the conclusions they reached.
3. Part E: When discussing the Dreyfus Affair, Julia Galef refers to Georges Picquart as being a poster child for what she calls "scout mindset". How does Galef then go on to describe the scout mindset?
________________
In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in three days — at around 19:00 UK time on Sunday 1 May.
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on May 1, 2022 19:30:44 GMT 1, COMPETITION 48A.Bérurier Noir - Porcherie [Live at L'Olympia, Paris, 9, 10 or 11 November 1989.]- uploaded by TinarkB.The four-letter code to selling anything | Derek Thompson | TEDxBinghamtonUniversity [21:09]- uploaded by TEDx Talks on 8 May 2018Why do we like what we like? Raymond Loewy, the father of industrial design, had a theory. He was the all-star 20th-century designer of the Coca-Cola fountain and Lucky Strike pack; the modern sports car, locomotive, Greyhound bus and tractor; the interior of the first NASA spaceship; and the egg-shaped pencil sharpener. How did one man understand what consumers wanted from so many different areas of life? His grand theory of popularity was called MAYA: Most advanced yet acceptable. He said humans are torn between two opposing forces: neophilia, a love of new things; and neophobia; a fear of anything that’s too new. Hits, he said, live at the perfect intersection of novelty and familiarity. They are familiar surprises. In this talk, I’ll explain how Loewy’s theory has been validated by hundreds of years of research — and how we can all use it to make hits.
Derek Thompson is a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he writes about economics, technology and media. He is a news analyst with NPR's afternoon show “Here and Now," appearing weekly on Mondays, and an on-air contributor to CBS News. The recipient of several honors, including the 2016 Best in Business award for Columns and Commentary from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, he is the author of the national bestselling book Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.C.D.Facts Don't Win Fights: Here’s How to Cut Through Confirmation Bias | Tali Sharot | Big Think [5:41]- uploaded by Big Think on 19 September 2017If you want someone to see an issue rationally, you just show them the facts, right? No one can refute a fact. Well, brain imaging and psychological studies are showing that, society wide, we may be on the wrong path by holding evidence up as an Ace card. Neuroscientist Tali Sharot and her colleagues have proven that reading the same set of facts polarizes groups of people even further, because of our in-built confirmation biases—something we all fall prey to, equally. In fact, Sharot cites research from Yale University that disproves the idea that the social divisions we are experiencing right now—over climate change, gun control, or vaccines—are somehow the result of an intelligence gap: smart people are just as illogical, and what's more, they are even more skilled at skewing data to align with their beliefs. So if facts aren't the way forward, what is? There is one thing that may help us swap the moral high ground for actual progress: finding common motives. Here, Sharot explains why identifying a shared goal is better than winning a fight. Tali Sharot's newest book is out now: The Influential Mind: What the Brain Reveals about Our Power to Change Others.E.Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong | Julia Galef[TEDxPSU, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 28 February 2016.] [11:37]- uploaded by TED on 8 August 2016Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs — or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef examines the motivations behind these two mindsets and how they shape the way we interpret information, interweaved with a compelling history lesson from 19th-century France. When your steadfast opinions are tested, Galef asks: "What do you most yearn for? Do you yearn to defend your own beliefs or do you yearn to see the world as clearly as you possibly can?"________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Thursday 28 April, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *. QUESTIONS1. Part B[Recommended, insightful TED Talk.]1.1 Raymond Loewy's theory of popularity is called MAYA. In three or more sentences, explain what that acronym stands for and what it actually means. 1.2 Applying the theory to the art market, post an image of an artwork for which MAYA could (at least in part) help to explain that work's current or former popularity. 2. Part D: Dr. Tali Sharot talks about giving people with different beliefs the same factual information — and the phenomenon where, instead of bringing those people closer together in their beliefs, the facts led to their polarisation. Sharot also refers to research by Dan Kahan at Yale University. In three or four sentences, describe the experiments carried out by Kahan and his colleagues, and the conclusions they reached. 3. Part E: When discussing the Dreyfus Affair, Julia Galef refers to Georges Picquart as being a poster child for what she calls "scout mindset". How does Galef then go on to describe the scout mindset? ________________ In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in three days — at around 19:00 UK time on Sunday 1 May.
Sadly, there was no winner for Competition 48.
REFERENCE ANSWERS — COMPETITION 48
1. Part B
1.1 Raymond Loewy's theory of popularity is called MAYA. In three or more sentences, explain what that acronym stands for and what it actually means.
MAYA stands for "Most advanced yet acceptable".
According to Loewy, humans are torn between two opposing forces: neophilia (a love of new things) and neophobia (a fear of anything that is too new). He added that, for something to be a hit, it needs to exist at the intersection of novelty and familiarity. Hit products are "familiar surprises".
[This is mostly a straight cut-and-paste of the TED Talk video description.]
1.2 Applying the theory to the art market, post an image of an artwork for which MAYA could (at least in part) help to explain that work's current or former popularity.
The not-infrequent commercial success of recognisably-derivative art (conceptually, thematically, stylistically, etc.) may in part be attributable to MAYA. Likewise for works of art that are based on familiar source images — such as parodies, pastiches, and pieces consisting of juxtapositions of known imagery.
2. Part D: Dr. Tali Sharot talks about giving people with different beliefs the same factual information — and the phenomenon where, instead of bringing those people closer together in their beliefs, the facts led to their polarisation.
Sharot also refers to research by Dan Kahan at Yale University. In three or four sentences, describe the experiments carried out by Kahan and his colleagues, and the conclusions they reached.
Dan Kahan and his colleagues first gave the participants in their experiment some analytical and math questions to solve. Participants were then given data about gun control: Is gun control actually reducing violence?
It was found that the more intelligent among the participants were also more likely to twist data at will, to make it conform to what they already believed. People were therefore using their intelligence, not necessarily to find the truth, but to take in the information and change it so it conformed to their existing beliefs.
3. Part E: When discussing the Dreyfus Affair, Julia Galef refers to Georges Picquart as being a poster child for or what she calls "scout mindset". How does Galef then go on to describe the scout mindset?
Galef describes the scout mindset as the drive, not to make one idea win or another lose, but just to see what's really there — as honestly and accurately as one can, even if it's not pretty or convenient or pleasant.
COMPETITION 48A.Bérurier Noir - Porcherie [Live at L'Olympia, Paris, 9, 10 or 11 November 1989.]- uploaded by TinarkB.The four-letter code to selling anything | Derek Thompson | TEDxBinghamtonUniversity [21:09]- uploaded by TEDx Talks on 8 May 2018Why do we like what we like? Raymond Loewy, the father of industrial design, had a theory. He was the all-star 20th-century designer of the Coca-Cola fountain and Lucky Strike pack; the modern sports car, locomotive, Greyhound bus and tractor; the interior of the first NASA spaceship; and the egg-shaped pencil sharpener. How did one man understand what consumers wanted from so many different areas of life? His grand theory of popularity was called MAYA: Most advanced yet acceptable. He said humans are torn between two opposing forces: neophilia, a love of new things; and neophobia; a fear of anything that’s too new. Hits, he said, live at the perfect intersection of novelty and familiarity. They are familiar surprises. In this talk, I’ll explain how Loewy’s theory has been validated by hundreds of years of research — and how we can all use it to make hits.
Derek Thompson is a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he writes about economics, technology and media. He is a news analyst with NPR's afternoon show “Here and Now," appearing weekly on Mondays, and an on-air contributor to CBS News. The recipient of several honors, including the 2016 Best in Business award for Columns and Commentary from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, he is the author of the national bestselling book Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.C.D.Facts Don't Win Fights: Here’s How to Cut Through Confirmation Bias | Tali Sharot | Big Think [5:41]- uploaded by Big Think on 19 September 2017If you want someone to see an issue rationally, you just show them the facts, right? No one can refute a fact. Well, brain imaging and psychological studies are showing that, society wide, we may be on the wrong path by holding evidence up as an Ace card. Neuroscientist Tali Sharot and her colleagues have proven that reading the same set of facts polarizes groups of people even further, because of our in-built confirmation biases—something we all fall prey to, equally. In fact, Sharot cites research from Yale University that disproves the idea that the social divisions we are experiencing right now—over climate change, gun control, or vaccines—are somehow the result of an intelligence gap: smart people are just as illogical, and what's more, they are even more skilled at skewing data to align with their beliefs. So if facts aren't the way forward, what is? There is one thing that may help us swap the moral high ground for actual progress: finding common motives. Here, Sharot explains why identifying a shared goal is better than winning a fight. Tali Sharot's newest book is out now: The Influential Mind: What the Brain Reveals about Our Power to Change Others.E.Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong | Julia Galef[TEDxPSU, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 28 February 2016.] [11:37]- uploaded by TED on 8 August 2016Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs — or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef examines the motivations behind these two mindsets and how they shape the way we interpret information, interweaved with a compelling history lesson from 19th-century France. When your steadfast opinions are tested, Galef asks: "What do you most yearn for? Do you yearn to defend your own beliefs or do you yearn to see the world as clearly as you possibly can?"________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Thursday 28 April, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *. QUESTIONS1. Part B[Recommended, insightful TED Talk.]1.1 Raymond Loewy's theory of popularity is called MAYA. In three or more sentences, explain what that acronym stands for and what it actually means. 1.2 Applying the theory to the art market, post an image of an artwork for which MAYA could (at least in part) help to explain that work's current or former popularity. 2. Part D: Dr. Tali Sharot talks about giving people with different beliefs the same factual information — and the phenomenon where, instead of bringing those people closer together in their beliefs, the facts led to their polarisation. Sharot also refers to research by Dan Kahan at Yale University. In three or four sentences, describe the experiments carried out by Kahan and his colleagues, and the conclusions they reached. 3. Part E: When discussing the Dreyfus Affair, Julia Galef refers to Georges Picquart as being a poster child for what she calls "scout mindset". How does Galef then go on to describe the scout mindset? ________________ In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in three days — at around 19:00 UK time on Sunday 1 May.
Sadly, there was no winner for Competition 48.
REFERENCE ANSWERS — COMPETITION 48
1. Part B
1.1 Raymond Loewy's theory of popularity is called MAYA. In three or more sentences, explain what that acronym stands for and what it actually means.
MAYA stands for "Most advanced yet acceptable".
According to Loewy, humans are torn between two opposing forces: neophilia (a love of new things) and neophobia (a fear of anything that is too new). He added that, for something to be a hit, it needs to exist at the intersection of novelty and familiarity. Hit products are "familiar surprises".
[This is mostly a straight cut-and-paste of the TED Talk video description.]
1.2 Applying the theory to the art market, post an image of an artwork for which MAYA could (at least in part) help to explain that work's current or former popularity.
The not-infrequent commercial success of recognisably-derivative art (conceptually, thematically, stylistically, etc.) may in part be attributable to MAYA. Likewise for works of art that are based on familiar source images — such as parodies, pastiches, and pieces consisting of juxtapositions of known imagery.
2. Part D: Dr. Tali Sharot talks about giving people with different beliefs the same factual information — and the phenomenon where, instead of bringing those people closer together in their beliefs, the facts led to their polarisation.
Sharot also refers to research by Dan Kahan at Yale University. In three or four sentences, describe the experiments carried out by Kahan and his colleagues, and the conclusions they reached.
Dan Kahan and his colleagues first gave the participants in their experiment some analytical and math questions to solve. Participants were then given data about gun control: Is gun control actually reducing violence?
It was found that the more intelligent among the participants were also more likely to twist data at will, to make it conform to what they already believed. People were therefore using their intelligence, not necessarily to find the truth, but to take in the information and change it so it conformed to their existing beliefs.
3. Part E: When discussing the Dreyfus Affair, Julia Galef refers to Georges Picquart as being a poster child for or what she calls "scout mindset". How does Galef then go on to describe the scout mindset?
Galef describes the scout mindset as the drive, not to make one idea win or another lose, but just to see what's really there — as honestly and accurately as one can, even if it's not pretty or convenient or pleasant.
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on May 19, 2022 23:02:14 GMT 1,
COMPETITION 49
A.
I trust there is at least a couple of fans of Camille Vasquez on this message board.
And then he showed me a photograph...
- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*
My dog stepped on a bee.
- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*
B.
Massive Attack, Young Fathers - Voodoo In My Blood (2016)
- uploaded by massiveattack
C.
Young Fathers - In My View (2018)
- uploaded by YOUNG FATHERS
Young Fathers - Toy [Live on Later... with Jools Holland, 29 May 2018.]
- uploaded by BBC Music
D.
Coleman Hughes on How to Think with Julia Galef [S2 Ep.13] [1:32:00]
- uploaded by Coleman Hughes on 6 May 2021
[Already posted in Competition 43, but repeated here for emphasis.]
Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman.
My guest today is Julia Galef. Julia Galef is an author and podcaster. She's the Co-founder of the Centre for Applied Rationality and the host of the podcast "Rationally Speaking".
In this episode, we discuss her new book, "The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't". We talked about the difference between intelligence and open-mindedness, the tension between pursuing the truth dispassionately and belonging to a tribe, the notion of instrumental rationality, the trade-off between building a larger audience and remaining true to one's principles, and whether affiliating with a political party makes it harder to form true beliefs.
Discover also Julia Galef's Rationally Thinking podcast — including episode 249: The case for racial colorblindness (Coleman Hughes)*.
E.
________________
At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 23 May, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins an offset lithograph poster.
COMPETITION 49
A.
I trust there is at least a couple of fans of Camille Vasquez on this message board.
And then he showed me a photograph...
- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*
My dog stepped on a bee.
- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*
B.
Massive Attack, Young Fathers - Voodoo In My Blood (2016)
- uploaded by massiveattack
C.
Young Fathers - In My View (2018)
- uploaded by YOUNG FATHERS
Young Fathers - Toy [Live on Later... with Jools Holland, 29 May 2018.]
- uploaded by BBC Music
D.
Coleman Hughes on How to Think with Julia Galef [S2 Ep.13] [1:32:00]
- uploaded by Coleman Hughes on 6 May 2021
[Already posted in Competition 43, but repeated here for emphasis.]
Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman.
My guest today is Julia Galef. Julia Galef is an author and podcaster. She's the Co-founder of the Centre for Applied Rationality and the host of the podcast "Rationally Speaking".
In this episode, we discuss her new book, "The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't". We talked about the difference between intelligence and open-mindedness, the tension between pursuing the truth dispassionately and belonging to a tribe, the notion of instrumental rationality, the trade-off between building a larger audience and remaining true to one's principles, and whether affiliating with a political party makes it harder to form true beliefs.
Discover also Julia Galef's Rationally Thinking podcast — including episode 249: The case for racial colorblindness (Coleman Hughes)*.
E.
________________
At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 23 May, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins an offset lithograph poster.
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THE MET LOTTERY, by kjg on May 20, 2022 14:09:37 GMT 1, Off-topic: Young Fathers are a cool band! I saw them in 2018 in Paradiso, Amsterdam. I still have the setlist from that great show.
Off-topic: Young Fathers are a cool band! I saw them in 2018 in Paradiso, Amsterdam. I still have the setlist from that great show. |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on May 23, 2022 0:09:15 GMT 1,
COMPETITION 50
A.
B.
Dead Kennedys - Kill the Poor
[Live at Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, California, 20 August 1978.]
- uploaded by MBSS20
Dead Kennedys - Too Drunk to Fuck
[Live at Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco, California, 9 February 1980.]
- uploaded by LambruscoKid
Dead Kennedys - Rawhide
[Live in studio during the first, ill-fated attempt to record the In God We Trust, Inc. EP, June 1981*.]
- uploaded by alcporvida321
Dead Kennedys - Moon Over Marin
[Live at The Island, Houston, Texas, probably 25 May 1983 (concert apparently originally scheduled for 14 May).]
- uploaded by quecoisaabsurda
Dead Kennedys - Police Truck
[Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, 10 August 1984. Show later followed by a riot.]
- uploaded by machinist
C.
Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off
[Live at The Ritz, Austin, Texas, 7 August 1982.]
- uploaded by NudeAvenger
Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off
[Live at The Ace, Brixton, London, 2 December 1982.]
- uploaded by smeetie1
Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off
[Live at the On Broadway, San Francisco, California, 16 June 1984.]
- uploaded by BadReligion1966
Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off
[Live at WUST Radio Music Hall, Washington, DC on 18 November 1985.]
- uploaded by Margin Walker
________________
At around 19:00 UK time on Friday 27 May, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins a poster — one that would make an appropriate gift for an ageing (or just old) punk.
COMPETITION 50
A.
B.
Dead Kennedys - Kill the Poor
[Live at Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, California, 20 August 1978.]
- uploaded by MBSS20
Dead Kennedys - Too Drunk to Fuck
[Live at Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco, California, 9 February 1980.]
- uploaded by LambruscoKid
Dead Kennedys - Rawhide
[Live in studio during the first, ill-fated attempt to record the In God We Trust, Inc. EP, June 1981*.]
- uploaded by alcporvida321
Dead Kennedys - Moon Over Marin
[Live at The Island, Houston, Texas, probably 25 May 1983 (concert apparently originally scheduled for 14 May).]
- uploaded by quecoisaabsurda
Dead Kennedys - Police Truck
[Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, 10 August 1984. Show later followed by a riot.]
- uploaded by machinist
C.
Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off
[Live at The Ritz, Austin, Texas, 7 August 1982.]
- uploaded by NudeAvenger
Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off
[Live at The Ace, Brixton, London, 2 December 1982.]
- uploaded by smeetie1
Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off
[Live at the On Broadway, San Francisco, California, 16 June 1984.]
- uploaded by BadReligion1966
Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off
[Live at WUST Radio Music Hall, Washington, DC on 18 November 1985.]
- uploaded by Margin Walker
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on May 23, 2022 19:00:05 GMT 1, COMPETITION 49A.I trust there is at least a couple of fans of Camille Vasquez on this message board. And then he showed me a photograph...- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*My dog stepped on a bee.- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*B.Massive Attack, Young Fathers - Voodoo In My Blood (2016)- uploaded by massiveattackC.Young Fathers - In My View (2018)- uploaded by YOUNG FATHERSYoung Fathers - Toy [Live on Later... with Jools Holland, 29 May 2018.]- uploaded by BBC MusicD.Coleman Hughes on How to Think with Julia Galef [S2 Ep.13] [1:32:00]- uploaded by Coleman Hughes on 6 May 2021[Already posted in Competition 43, but repeated here for emphasis.]Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman.
My guest today is Julia Galef. Julia Galef is an author and podcaster. She's the Co-founder of the Centre for Applied Rationality and the host of the podcast "Rationally Speaking".
In this episode, we discuss her new book, "The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't". We talked about the difference between intelligence and open-mindedness, the tension between pursuing the truth dispassionately and belonging to a tribe, the notion of instrumental rationality, the trade-off between building a larger audience and remaining true to one's principles, and whether affiliating with a political party makes it harder to form true beliefs.Discover also Julia Galef's Rationally Thinking podcast — including episode 249: The case for racial colorblindness (Coleman Hughes)*. E.________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 23 May, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins an offset lithograph poster.
Competition eligibility and answer requirements here*.
QUESTIONS
1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools".
2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict.
What are these two goals?
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In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in three days — at around 19:00 UK time on Thursday 26 May.
COMPETITION 49A.I trust there is at least a couple of fans of Camille Vasquez on this message board. And then he showed me a photograph...- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*My dog stepped on a bee.- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*B.Massive Attack, Young Fathers - Voodoo In My Blood (2016)- uploaded by massiveattackC.Young Fathers - In My View (2018)- uploaded by YOUNG FATHERSYoung Fathers - Toy [Live on Later... with Jools Holland, 29 May 2018.]- uploaded by BBC MusicD.Coleman Hughes on How to Think with Julia Galef [S2 Ep.13] [1:32:00]- uploaded by Coleman Hughes on 6 May 2021[Already posted in Competition 43, but repeated here for emphasis.]Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman.
My guest today is Julia Galef. Julia Galef is an author and podcaster. She's the Co-founder of the Centre for Applied Rationality and the host of the podcast "Rationally Speaking".
In this episode, we discuss her new book, "The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't". We talked about the difference between intelligence and open-mindedness, the tension between pursuing the truth dispassionately and belonging to a tribe, the notion of instrumental rationality, the trade-off between building a larger audience and remaining true to one's principles, and whether affiliating with a political party makes it harder to form true beliefs.Discover also Julia Galef's Rationally Thinking podcast — including episode 249: The case for racial colorblindness (Coleman Hughes)*. E.________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 23 May, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins an offset lithograph poster.
Competition eligibility and answer requirements here*.
QUESTIONS
1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools".
2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict.
What are these two goals?
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In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in three days — at around 19:00 UK time on Thursday 26 May.
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THE MET LOTTERY, by kjg on May 23, 2022 19:58:25 GMT 1, COMPETITION 49A.I trust there is at least a couple of fans of Camille Vasquez on this message board. And then he showed me a photograph...- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*My dog stepped on a bee.- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*B.Massive Attack, Young Fathers - Voodoo In My Blood (2016)- uploaded by massiveattackC.Young Fathers - In My View (2018)- uploaded by YOUNG FATHERSYoung Fathers - Toy [Live on Later... with Jools Holland, 29 May 2018.]- uploaded by BBC MusicD.Coleman Hughes on How to Think with Julia Galef [S2 Ep.13] [1:32:00]- uploaded by Coleman Hughes on 6 May 2021[Already posted in Competition 43, but repeated here for emphasis.]Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman.
My guest today is Julia Galef. Julia Galef is an author and podcaster. She's the Co-founder of the Centre for Applied Rationality and the host of the podcast "Rationally Speaking".
In this episode, we discuss her new book, "The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't". We talked about the difference between intelligence and open-mindedness, the tension between pursuing the truth dispassionately and belonging to a tribe, the notion of instrumental rationality, the trade-off between building a larger audience and remaining true to one's principles, and whether affiliating with a political party makes it harder to form true beliefs.Discover also Julia Galef's Rationally Thinking podcast — including episode 249: The case for racial colorblindness (Coleman Hughes)*. E.________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 23 May, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins an offset lithograph poster.
QUESTIONS
1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools".
2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict.
What are these two goals?
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In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in three days — at around 19:00 UK time on Thursday 26 May.
She feels a focus on motivation is missing from that discourse, because most books about improving reasoning tend to focus on giving people knowledge that they can use as a weapon against other people instead of using knowledge in other ways.
With intelligence and knowledge being tools she means that these are instruments that you can use to pounce other people’s beliefs and thought systems, so aimed outwardly, but that you can also use these tools to check with yourself what is really true and what you really think about something, so by pointing those utensils at yourself and questioning you own beliefs.
2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict.
What are these two goals?
These two goals are:
1. Pursuing the truth wherever it may lead, to develop a picture of the world around you as accurate as possible
2. Feeling part of a group, because so much what we care about in life is being connected to being approved of by the people that are close to us.
COMPETITION 49A.I trust there is at least a couple of fans of Camille Vasquez on this message board. And then he showed me a photograph...- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*My dog stepped on a bee.- video creator: tiktok.com/@pettyparrot*B.Massive Attack, Young Fathers - Voodoo In My Blood (2016)- uploaded by massiveattackC.Young Fathers - In My View (2018)- uploaded by YOUNG FATHERSYoung Fathers - Toy [Live on Later... with Jools Holland, 29 May 2018.]- uploaded by BBC MusicD.Coleman Hughes on How to Think with Julia Galef [S2 Ep.13] [1:32:00]- uploaded by Coleman Hughes on 6 May 2021[Already posted in Competition 43, but repeated here for emphasis.]Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman.
My guest today is Julia Galef. Julia Galef is an author and podcaster. She's the Co-founder of the Centre for Applied Rationality and the host of the podcast "Rationally Speaking".
In this episode, we discuss her new book, "The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't". We talked about the difference between intelligence and open-mindedness, the tension between pursuing the truth dispassionately and belonging to a tribe, the notion of instrumental rationality, the trade-off between building a larger audience and remaining true to one's principles, and whether affiliating with a political party makes it harder to form true beliefs.Discover also Julia Galef's Rationally Thinking podcast — including episode 249: The case for racial colorblindness (Coleman Hughes)*. E.________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 23 May, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins an offset lithograph poster.
QUESTIONS
1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools".
2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict.
What are these two goals?
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In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in three days — at around 19:00 UK time on Thursday 26 May.
1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools". She feels a focus on motivation is missing from that discourse, because most books about improving reasoning tend to focus on giving people knowledge that they can use as a weapon against other people instead of using knowledge in other ways. With intelligence and knowledge being tools she means that these are instruments that you can use to pounce other people’s beliefs and thought systems, so aimed outwardly, but that you can also use these tools to check with yourself what is really true and what you really think about something, so by pointing those utensils at yourself and questioning you own beliefs. 2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict. What are these two goals? These two goals are: 1. Pursuing the truth wherever it may lead, to develop a picture of the world around you as accurate as possible 2. Feeling part of a group, because so much what we care about in life is being connected to being approved of by the people that are close to us. |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on May 23, 2022 20:18:38 GMT 1, Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *. QUESTIONS1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools". 2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict. What are these two goals? ________________ In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in three days — at around 19:00 UK time on Thursday 26 May. 1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools". She feels a focus on motivation is missing from that discourse, because most books about improving reasoning tend to focus on giving people knowledge that they can use as a weapon against other people instead of using knowledge in other ways. With intelligence and knowledge being tools she means that these are instruments that you can use to pounce other people’s beliefs and thought systems, so aimed outwardly, but that you can also use these tools to check with yourself what is really true and what you really think about something, so by pointing those utensils at yourself and questioning you own beliefs. 2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict. What are these two goals? These two goals are: 1. Pursuing the truth wherever it may lead, to develop a picture of the world around you as accurate as possible 2. Feeling part of a group, because so much what we care about in life is being connected to being approved of by the people that are close to us.
Congratulations, kjg.
You've won Competition 49, perhaps having anticipated the predictability of my questions.
Your prize is an undisclosed offset lithograph poster.
REFERENCE ANSWERS — COMPETITION 49
1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools".
A focus on motivation is what Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality.
Galef describes intelligence and knowledge as being tools that can be directed according to one's motivation:
You can direct them towards trying to figure out what's actually true, even if it's not what you wish were true. Or you can direct it towards finding clever ways to justify your preconceived beliefs. And so I felt like the bottleneck [to rational thinking and decision-making] is really more the motivation that directs our thinking than about our knowledge and intelligence.
2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict.
What are these two goals?
(i) to develop as accurate a picture of the world as possible / pursue the truth wherever it may lead; and
(ii) being approved of by our immediate circle, by a chosen tribe / to feel part of a group (what Hughes also describes as being "one of the central determinants of human happiness").
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BONUS QUESTIONS
Two bonus prize questions, exclusive to you:
1. Part D: To win a hardcover copy of Julia Galef's book, The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't:
In two or more sentences, please describe any point raised during the conversation between Galef and Coleman Hughes that was of interest to you (regardless of whether you agreed with the views expressed).
2. Part E: To win a sealed pack of 12 Banksy postcards from the artist's 2009 Banksy vs Bristol Museum exhibition:
What is the official name of the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee (or, more precisely, whose image was used as a source image for the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee)?
The deadline for answering one or both bonus questions is 23:59 UK time on Friday 27 May.
Good luck.
Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *. QUESTIONS1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools". 2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict. What are these two goals? ________________ In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in three days — at around 19:00 UK time on Thursday 26 May. 1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools". She feels a focus on motivation is missing from that discourse, because most books about improving reasoning tend to focus on giving people knowledge that they can use as a weapon against other people instead of using knowledge in other ways. With intelligence and knowledge being tools she means that these are instruments that you can use to pounce other people’s beliefs and thought systems, so aimed outwardly, but that you can also use these tools to check with yourself what is really true and what you really think about something, so by pointing those utensils at yourself and questioning you own beliefs. 2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict. What are these two goals? These two goals are: 1. Pursuing the truth wherever it may lead, to develop a picture of the world around you as accurate as possible 2. Feeling part of a group, because so much what we care about in life is being connected to being approved of by the people that are close to us.
Congratulations, kjg.
You've won Competition 49, perhaps having anticipated the predictability of my questions.
Your prize is an undisclosed offset lithograph poster.
REFERENCE ANSWERS — COMPETITION 49
1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools".
A focus on motivation is what Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality.
Galef describes intelligence and knowledge as being tools that can be directed according to one's motivation:
You can direct them towards trying to figure out what's actually true, even if it's not what you wish were true. Or you can direct it towards finding clever ways to justify your preconceived beliefs. And so I felt like the bottleneck [to rational thinking and decision-making] is really more the motivation that directs our thinking than about our knowledge and intelligence.
2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict.
What are these two goals?
(i) to develop as accurate a picture of the world as possible / pursue the truth wherever it may lead; and
(ii) being approved of by our immediate circle, by a chosen tribe / to feel part of a group (what Hughes also describes as being "one of the central determinants of human happiness").
__________
BONUS QUESTIONS
Two bonus prize questions, exclusive to you:
1. Part D: To win a hardcover copy of Julia Galef's book, The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't:
In two or more sentences, please describe any point raised during the conversation between Galef and Coleman Hughes that was of interest to you (regardless of whether you agreed with the views expressed).
2. Part E: To win a sealed pack of 12 Banksy postcards from the artist's 2009 Banksy vs Bristol Museum exhibition:
What is the official name of the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee (or, more precisely, whose image was used as a source image for the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee)?
The deadline for answering one or both bonus questions is 23:59 UK time on Friday 27 May.
Good luck.
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THE MET LOTTERY, by kjg on May 23, 2022 21:09:57 GMT 1, 1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools". She feels a focus on motivation is missing from that discourse, because most books about improving reasoning tend to focus on giving people knowledge that they can use as a weapon against other people instead of using knowledge in other ways. With intelligence and knowledge being tools she means that these are instruments that you can use to pounce other people’s beliefs and thought systems, so aimed outwardly, but that you can also use these tools to check with yourself what is really true and what you really think about something, so by pointing those utensils at yourself and questioning you own beliefs. 2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict. What are these two goals? These two goals are: 1. Pursuing the truth wherever it may lead, to develop a picture of the world around you as accurate as possible 2. Feeling part of a group, because so much what we care about in life is being connected to being approved of by the people that are close to us.
You've won Competition 49, perhaps having anticipated the predictability of my questions.
Your prize is an undisclosed offset lithograph poster.
REFERENCE ANSWERS — COMPETITION 49
1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools".
A focus on motivation is what Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality.
Galef describes intelligence and knowledge as being tools that can be directed according to one's motivation:
You can direct them towards trying to figure out what's actually true, even if it's not what you wish were true. Or you can direct it towards finding clever ways to justify your preconceived beliefs. And so I felt like the bottleneck [to rational thinking and decision-making] is really more the motivation that directs our thinking than about our knowledge and intelligence.
2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict.
What are these two goals?
(i) to develop as accurate a picture of the world as possible / pursue the truth wherever it may lead; and
(ii) being approved of by our immediate circle, by a chosen tribe / to feel part of a group (what Hughes also describes as being "one of the central determinants of human happiness").
__________
BONUS QUESTIONS
Two bonus prize questions, exclusive to you:
1. Part D: To win a hardcover copy of Julia Galef's book, The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't:
In two or more sentences, please describe any point raised during the conversation between Galef and Coleman Hughes that was of interest to you (regardless of whether you agreed with the views expressed).
2. Part E: To win a sealed pack of 12 Banksy postcards from the artist's 2009 Banksy vs Bristol Museum exhibition:
What is the official name of the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee (or, more precisely, whose image was used as a source image for the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee)?
The deadline for answering one or both bonus questions is 23:59 UK time on Friday 27 May.
Good luck.
Thanks! It is my birthday today, so this is a nice extra present. And thanks for the opportunity to answer two bonus questions :-)
1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools". She feels a focus on motivation is missing from that discourse, because most books about improving reasoning tend to focus on giving people knowledge that they can use as a weapon against other people instead of using knowledge in other ways. With intelligence and knowledge being tools she means that these are instruments that you can use to pounce other people’s beliefs and thought systems, so aimed outwardly, but that you can also use these tools to check with yourself what is really true and what you really think about something, so by pointing those utensils at yourself and questioning you own beliefs. 2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict. What are these two goals? These two goals are: 1. Pursuing the truth wherever it may lead, to develop a picture of the world around you as accurate as possible 2. Feeling part of a group, because so much what we care about in life is being connected to being approved of by the people that are close to us.
You've won Competition 49, perhaps having anticipated the predictability of my questions.
Your prize is an undisclosed offset lithograph poster.
REFERENCE ANSWERS — COMPETITION 49
1. Part D: What is it that Julia Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality? Within that context, please also explain what she means by intelligence and knowledge being "tools".
A focus on motivation is what Galef felt was missing from the discourse about rationality.
Galef describes intelligence and knowledge as being tools that can be directed according to one's motivation:
You can direct them towards trying to figure out what's actually true, even if it's not what you wish were true. Or you can direct it towards finding clever ways to justify your preconceived beliefs. And so I felt like the bottleneck [to rational thinking and decision-making] is really more the motivation that directs our thinking than about our knowledge and intelligence.
2. Part D: With references to "On the one hand" and "On the other hand", Coleman Hughes describes two goals many people have — which seem so important that it's very difficult to know what to do when they're in tension or conflict.
What are these two goals?
(i) to develop as accurate a picture of the world as possible / pursue the truth wherever it may lead; and
(ii) being approved of by our immediate circle, by a chosen tribe / to feel part of a group (what Hughes also describes as being "one of the central determinants of human happiness").
__________
BONUS QUESTIONS
Two bonus prize questions, exclusive to you:
1. Part D: To win a hardcover copy of Julia Galef's book, The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't:
In two or more sentences, please describe any point raised during the conversation between Galef and Coleman Hughes that was of interest to you (regardless of whether you agreed with the views expressed).
2. Part E: To win a sealed pack of 12 Banksy postcards from the artist's 2009 Banksy vs Bristol Museum exhibition:
What is the official name of the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee (or, more precisely, whose image was used as a source image for the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee)?
The deadline for answering one or both bonus questions is 23:59 UK time on Friday 27 May.
Good luck.
Thanks! It is my birthday today, so this is a nice extra present. And thanks for the opportunity to answer two bonus questions :-) |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by kjg on May 27, 2022 8:51:36 GMT 1, 1. Part D:
In two or more sentences, please describe any point raised during the conversation between Galef and Coleman Hughes that was of interest to you (regardless of whether you agreed with the views expressed).
Julia Galef mentions Sigmund Freud’s theory ‘the narcissism of small differences’ or ‘der Narzissmus der kleinen Differenzen’.
With that Freud means, that the fiercest fighting doesn’t happen between people with big differences, but between those with relatively insignificant differences. Those are the people you are most passionate to attack. But attacking people who agree with you in most things is not going to be very effective if you want to change the world.
Galef mentions an example of that theory in the animal welfare world. In order to save millions and millions of animals by converting people away from meat consumption a company that produces plant based burgers had to kill 20 animals to get the FDA clearance for their food.
Vegans are actually fiercely attacking that company because of the 20 killed animals, but they don’t (or don’t want to) see the bigger picture where millions and millions of animals are saved instead of being killed for human consumption.
2. Part E:
What is the official name of the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee (or, more precisely, whose image was used as a source image for the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee)?
The image that was used as a source image is the image of Queen Elizabeth II that is used on British banknotes. That particular image was first used in 1990 on a 5 GBP note. On that image the Queen is wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
1. Part D: In two or more sentences, please describe any point raised during the conversation between Galef and Coleman Hughes that was of interest to you (regardless of whether you agreed with the views expressed). Julia Galef mentions Sigmund Freud’s theory ‘the narcissism of small differences’ or ‘der Narzissmus der kleinen Differenzen’. With that Freud means, that the fiercest fighting doesn’t happen between people with big differences, but between those with relatively insignificant differences. Those are the people you are most passionate to attack. But attacking people who agree with you in most things is not going to be very effective if you want to change the world. Galef mentions an example of that theory in the animal welfare world. In order to save millions and millions of animals by converting people away from meat consumption a company that produces plant based burgers had to kill 20 animals to get the FDA clearance for their food. Vegans are actually fiercely attacking that company because of the 20 killed animals, but they don’t (or don’t want to) see the bigger picture where millions and millions of animals are saved instead of being killed for human consumption. 2. Part E: What is the official name of the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee (or, more precisely, whose image was used as a source image for the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee)? The image that was used as a source image is the image of Queen Elizabeth II that is used on British banknotes. That particular image was first used in 1990 on a 5 GBP note. On that image the Queen is wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on May 27, 2022 18:18:48 GMT 1, 1. Part D: In two or more sentences, please describe any point raised during the conversation between Galef and Coleman Hughes that was of interest to you (regardless of whether you agreed with the views expressed). Julia Galef mentions Sigmund Freud’s theory ‘the narcissism of small differences’ or ‘der Narzissmus der kleinen Differenzen’. With that Freud means, that the fiercest fighting doesn’t happen between people with big differences, but between those with relatively insignificant differences. Those are the people you are most passionate to attack. But attacking people who agree with you in most things is not going to be very effective if you want to change the world. Galef mentions an example of that theory in the animal welfare world. In order to save millions and millions of animals by converting people away from meat consumption a company that produces plant based burgers had to kill 20 animals to get the FDA clearance for their food. Vegans are actually fiercely attacking that company because of the 20 killed animals, but they don’t (or don’t want to) see the bigger picture where millions and millions of animals are saved instead of being killed for human consumption. 2. Part E: What is the official name of the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee (or, more precisely, whose image was used as a source image for the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee)? The image that was used as a source image is the image of Queen Elizabeth II that is used on British banknotes. That particular image was first used in 1990 on a 5 GBP note. On that image the Queen is wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.  
kjg — Excellent work, and congratulations. You win both bonus prizes.
I'll follow up a bit later with some additional commentary.
1. Part D: In two or more sentences, please describe any point raised during the conversation between Galef and Coleman Hughes that was of interest to you (regardless of whether you agreed with the views expressed). Julia Galef mentions Sigmund Freud’s theory ‘the narcissism of small differences’ or ‘der Narzissmus der kleinen Differenzen’. With that Freud means, that the fiercest fighting doesn’t happen between people with big differences, but between those with relatively insignificant differences. Those are the people you are most passionate to attack. But attacking people who agree with you in most things is not going to be very effective if you want to change the world. Galef mentions an example of that theory in the animal welfare world. In order to save millions and millions of animals by converting people away from meat consumption a company that produces plant based burgers had to kill 20 animals to get the FDA clearance for their food. Vegans are actually fiercely attacking that company because of the 20 killed animals, but they don’t (or don’t want to) see the bigger picture where millions and millions of animals are saved instead of being killed for human consumption. 2. Part E: What is the official name of the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee (or, more precisely, whose image was used as a source image for the crown or tiara being worn by the chimpanzee)? The image that was used as a source image is the image of Queen Elizabeth II that is used on British banknotes. That particular image was first used in 1990 on a 5 GBP note. On that image the Queen is wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
kjg — Excellent work, and congratulations. You win both bonus prizes.
I'll follow up a bit later with some additional commentary.
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THE MET LOTTERY, by kjg on May 27, 2022 18:43:01 GMT 1, Cool, thanks!
Cool, thanks!
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on May 27, 2022 19:00:01 GMT 1, COMPETITION 50A.B.Dead Kennedys - Kill the Poor[Live at Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, California, 20 August 1978.]- uploaded by MBSS20Dead Kennedys - Too Drunk to Fuck[Live at Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco, California, 9 February 1980.]- uploaded by LambruscoKidDead Kennedys - Rawhide[Live in studio during the first, ill-fated attempt to record the In God We Trust, Inc. EP, June 1981*.]- uploaded by alcporvida321Dead Kennedys - Moon Over Marin[Live at The Island, Houston, Texas, probably 25 May 1983 (concert apparently originally scheduled for 14 May).]- uploaded by quecoisaabsurdaDead Kennedys - Police Truck[Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, 10 August 1984. Show later followed by a riot.]- uploaded by machinistC.Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at The Ritz, Austin, Texas, 7 August 1982.]- uploaded by NudeAvengerDead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at The Ace, Brixton, London, 2 December 1982.]- uploaded by smeetie1Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at the On Broadway, San Francisco, California, 16 June 1984.]- uploaded by BadReligion1966Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at WUST Radio Music Hall, Washington, DC on 18 November 1985.]- uploaded by Margin Walker________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Friday 27 May, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins a poster — one that would make an appropriate gift for an ageing (or just old) punk.
Competition eligibility and answer requirements here*.
QUESTION
About a dozen Banksy screenprints released by Pictures On Walls are at least partly based on source photographs that are known to aficionados of the artist. Consider the historical context in which each of those photos was taken.
With respect to one such photo, a fact surrounding the period, situation or event that it captured has a clear connection to the title of one of the five Dead Kennedys songs in Part B.
(i) Post the relevant source photo;
(ii) Name the relevant song title; and
(iii) Explain the perhaps esoteric but nevertheless straightforward, uncontentious connection that can be made between (i) and (ii).
NB: What is being sought is a simple, clear and irrefutable, fact-based answer — not a debatable opinion-based answer. An example of the latter would include attempting (albeit quite reasonably) to link, say, the song title Kill the Poor with the source photo(s) for either Napalm or Flag.
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In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in seven days — at around 19:00 UK time on Friday 3 June.
COMPETITION 50A.B.Dead Kennedys - Kill the Poor[Live at Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, California, 20 August 1978.]- uploaded by MBSS20Dead Kennedys - Too Drunk to Fuck[Live at Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco, California, 9 February 1980.]- uploaded by LambruscoKidDead Kennedys - Rawhide[Live in studio during the first, ill-fated attempt to record the In God We Trust, Inc. EP, June 1981*.]- uploaded by alcporvida321Dead Kennedys - Moon Over Marin[Live at The Island, Houston, Texas, probably 25 May 1983 (concert apparently originally scheduled for 14 May).]- uploaded by quecoisaabsurdaDead Kennedys - Police Truck[Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, 10 August 1984. Show later followed by a riot.]- uploaded by machinistC.Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at The Ritz, Austin, Texas, 7 August 1982.]- uploaded by NudeAvengerDead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at The Ace, Brixton, London, 2 December 1982.]- uploaded by smeetie1Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at the On Broadway, San Francisco, California, 16 June 1984.]- uploaded by BadReligion1966Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at WUST Radio Music Hall, Washington, DC on 18 November 1985.]- uploaded by Margin Walker________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Friday 27 May, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins a poster — one that would make an appropriate gift for an ageing (or just old) punk.
Competition eligibility and answer requirements here*.
QUESTION
About a dozen Banksy screenprints released by Pictures On Walls are at least partly based on source photographs that are known to aficionados of the artist. Consider the historical context in which each of those photos was taken.
With respect to one such photo, a fact surrounding the period, situation or event that it captured has a clear connection to the title of one of the five Dead Kennedys songs in Part B.
(i) Post the relevant source photo;
(ii) Name the relevant song title; and
(iii) Explain the perhaps esoteric but nevertheless straightforward, uncontentious connection that can be made between (i) and (ii).
NB: What is being sought is a simple, clear and irrefutable, fact-based answer — not a debatable opinion-based answer. An example of the latter would include attempting (albeit quite reasonably) to link, say, the song title Kill the Poor with the source photo(s) for either Napalm or Flag.
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THE MET LOTTERY, by Dive Jedi on May 27, 2022 19:41:24 GMT 1, COMPETITION 50A.B.Dead Kennedys - Kill the Poor[Live at Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, California, 20 August 1978.]- uploaded by MBSS20Dead Kennedys - Too Drunk to Fuck[Live at Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco, California, 9 February 1980.]- uploaded by LambruscoKidDead Kennedys - Rawhide[Live in studio during the first, ill-fated attempt to record the In God We Trust, Inc. EP, June 1981*.]- uploaded by alcporvida321Dead Kennedys - Moon Over Marin[Live at The Island, Houston, Texas, probably 25 May 1983 (concert apparently originally scheduled for 14 May).]- uploaded by quecoisaabsurdaDead Kennedys - Police Truck[Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, 10 August 1984. Show later followed by a riot.]- uploaded by machinistC.Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at The Ritz, Austin, Texas, 7 August 1982.]- uploaded by NudeAvengerDead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at The Ace, Brixton, London, 2 December 1982.]- uploaded by smeetie1Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at the On Broadway, San Francisco, California, 16 June 1984.]- uploaded by BadReligion1966Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at WUST Radio Music Hall, Washington, DC on 18 November 1985.]- uploaded by Margin Walker________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Friday 27 May, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins a poster — one that would make an appropriate gift for an ageing (or just old) punk.
QUESTION
About a dozen Banksy screenprints released by Pictures On Walls are at least partly based on source photographs that are known to aficionados of the artist. Consider the historical context in which each of those photos was taken.
With respect to one such photo, a fact surrounding the period, situation or event that it captured has a clear connection to the title of one of the five Dead Kennedys songs in Part B.
(i) Post the relevant source photo;
(ii) Name the relevant song title; and
(iii) Explain the perhaps esoteric but nevertheless straightforward, uncontentious connection that can be made between (i) and (ii).
NB: What is being sought is a simple, clear and irrefutable, fact-based answer — not a debatable opinion-based answer. An example of the latter would include attempting (albeit quite reasonably) to link, say, the song title Kill the Poor with the source photo(s) for either Napalm or Flag.
________________
In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in seven days — at around 19:00 UK time on Friday 3 June.
Just can't read these long posts.... 
COMPETITION 50A.B.Dead Kennedys - Kill the Poor[Live at Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, California, 20 August 1978.]- uploaded by MBSS20Dead Kennedys - Too Drunk to Fuck[Live at Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco, California, 9 February 1980.]- uploaded by LambruscoKidDead Kennedys - Rawhide[Live in studio during the first, ill-fated attempt to record the In God We Trust, Inc. EP, June 1981*.]- uploaded by alcporvida321Dead Kennedys - Moon Over Marin[Live at The Island, Houston, Texas, probably 25 May 1983 (concert apparently originally scheduled for 14 May).]- uploaded by quecoisaabsurdaDead Kennedys - Police Truck[Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, 10 August 1984. Show later followed by a riot.]- uploaded by machinistC.Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at The Ritz, Austin, Texas, 7 August 1982.]- uploaded by NudeAvengerDead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at The Ace, Brixton, London, 2 December 1982.]- uploaded by smeetie1Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at the On Broadway, San Francisco, California, 16 June 1984.]- uploaded by BadReligion1966Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off[Live at WUST Radio Music Hall, Washington, DC on 18 November 1985.]- uploaded by Margin Walker________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Friday 27 May, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins a poster — one that would make an appropriate gift for an ageing (or just old) punk.
QUESTION
About a dozen Banksy screenprints released by Pictures On Walls are at least partly based on source photographs that are known to aficionados of the artist. Consider the historical context in which each of those photos was taken.
With respect to one such photo, a fact surrounding the period, situation or event that it captured has a clear connection to the title of one of the five Dead Kennedys songs in Part B.
(i) Post the relevant source photo;
(ii) Name the relevant song title; and
(iii) Explain the perhaps esoteric but nevertheless straightforward, uncontentious connection that can be made between (i) and (ii).
NB: What is being sought is a simple, clear and irrefutable, fact-based answer — not a debatable opinion-based answer. An example of the latter would include attempting (albeit quite reasonably) to link, say, the song title Kill the Poor with the source photo(s) for either Napalm or Flag.
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I have all their records. Just can't read these long posts.... |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by kjg on May 27, 2022 19:54:37 GMT 1, QUESTION
About a dozen Banksy screenprints released by Pictures On Walls are at least partly based on source photographs that are known to aficionados of the artist. Consider the historical context in which each of those photos was taken.
With respect to one such photo, a fact surrounding the period, situation or event that it captured has a clear connection to the title of one of the five Dead Kennedys songs in Part B.
(i) Post the relevant source photo;
The print is 'I Fought The Law':
The relevant source photo that was used by Banksy:
(ii) Name the relevant song title; and
The title of the song is ‘Rawhide’.
(iii) Explain the perhaps esoteric but nevertheless straightforward, uncontentious connection that can be made between (i) and (ii).
‘Rawhide'is a song from the album ‘In God We Trust Inc.’, the first DK album that references to the at that time newly sworn in US president Ronald Reagan.
Rawhide is the nick-name that was given to Ronald Reagan by the US Secret Service.
Reagan was also a former actor who - for the most part - starred in Westerns. ‘Rawhide’ is an American Western series that aired from 1959 until 1965.
QUESTION About a dozen Banksy screenprints released by Pictures On Walls are at least partly based on source photographs that are known to aficionados of the artist. Consider the historical context in which each of those photos was taken. With respect to one such photo, a fact surrounding the period, situation or event that it captured has a clear connection to the title of one of the five Dead Kennedys songs in Part B. (i) Post the relevant source photo; The print is 'I Fought The Law': The relevant source photo that was used by Banksy: (ii) Name the relevant song title; and The title of the song is ‘Rawhide’. (iii) Explain the perhaps esoteric but nevertheless straightforward, uncontentious connection that can be made between (i) and (ii). ‘Rawhide'is a song from the album ‘In God We Trust Inc.’, the first DK album that references to the at that time newly sworn in US president Ronald Reagan. Rawhide is the nick-name that was given to Ronald Reagan by the US Secret Service. Reagan was also a former actor who - for the most part - starred in Westerns. ‘Rawhide’ is an American Western series that aired from 1959 until 1965. |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on May 27, 2022 21:03:11 GMT 1, QUESTION About a dozen Ban ksy screenprints released by Pictures On Walls are at least partly based on source photographs that are known to aficionados of the artist. Consider the historical context in which each of those photos was taken. With respect to one such photo, a fact surrounding the period, situation or event that it captured has a clear connection to the title of one of the five Dead Kennedys songs in Part B. (i) Post the relevant source photo; The print is 'I F ought The Law': The relevant source photo that was used by Ban ksy: (ii) Name the relevant song title; and The title of the song is ‘Rawhide’. (iii) Explain the perhaps esoteric but nevertheless straightforward, uncontentious connection that can be made between (i) and (ii). ‘Rawhide'is a song from the album ‘In God We Trust Inc.’, the first DK album that references to the at that time newly sworn in US president Ronald Reagan. Rawhide is the nick-name that was given to Ronald Reagan by the US Secret Service. Reagan was also a former actor who - for the most part - starred in Westerns. ‘Rawhide’ is an American Western series that aired from 1959 until 1965.
kjg — Another great performance. Congratulations.
I was convinced it would take at least 48 hours for somebody to find the correct answer.
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Clarification and minor correction:
The focus of the competition question was deliberately on the song titles only — as opposed to the songs themselves.
Since it was released on In God We Trust (1981), my initial assumption from the chronology was that Rawhide had been chosen by the Dead Kennedys as a reference to Ronald Reagan. However, the Demos 1978 album also includes the song and was clearly recorded before Reagan became President.
The fact 'Rawhide' later became the Secret Service code name for Reagan therefore appears to have been a fortuitous coincidence for the Dead Kennedys. I reached out to Jello Biafra in May 2021 to double-check, but sadly he didn't respond to my email.
If any forum members have an interest in the events surrounding the source photo, I recommend Del Quentin Wilber's book, Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan.
Below is a superficial interview with the author:
"Rawhide Down"
- uploaded by CBS
QUESTION About a dozen Ban ksy screenprints released by Pictures On Walls are at least partly based on source photographs that are known to aficionados of the artist. Consider the historical context in which each of those photos was taken. With respect to one such photo, a fact surrounding the period, situation or event that it captured has a clear connection to the title of one of the five Dead Kennedys songs in Part B. (i) Post the relevant source photo; The print is 'I F ought The Law': The relevant source photo that was used by Ban ksy: (ii) Name the relevant song title; and The title of the song is ‘Rawhide’. (iii) Explain the perhaps esoteric but nevertheless straightforward, uncontentious connection that can be made between (i) and (ii). ‘Rawhide'is a song from the album ‘In God We Trust Inc.’, the first DK album that references to the at that time newly sworn in US president Ronald Reagan. Rawhide is the nick-name that was given to Ronald Reagan by the US Secret Service. Reagan was also a former actor who - for the most part - starred in Westerns. ‘Rawhide’ is an American Western series that aired from 1959 until 1965.
kjg — Another great performance. Congratulations.
I was convinced it would take at least 48 hours for somebody to find the correct answer.
__________
Clarification and minor correction:
The focus of the competition question was deliberately on the song titles only — as opposed to the songs themselves.
Since it was released on In God We Trust (1981), my initial assumption from the chronology was that Rawhide had been chosen by the Dead Kennedys as a reference to Ronald Reagan. However, the Demos 1978 album also includes the song and was clearly recorded before Reagan became President.
The fact 'Rawhide' later became the Secret Service code name for Reagan therefore appears to have been a fortuitous coincidence for the Dead Kennedys. I reached out to Jello Biafra in May 2021 to double-check, but sadly he didn't respond to my email.
If any forum members have an interest in the events surrounding the source photo, I recommend Del Quentin Wilber's book, Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan.
Below is a superficial interview with the author:
"Rawhide Down"
- uploaded by CBS
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THE MET LOTTERY, by kjg on May 27, 2022 21:47:24 GMT 1, Ah, very nice. Thanks!
Your question and my search for the answers made me listen to some old DK songs again :-)
Ah, very nice. Thanks!
Your question and my search for the answers made me listen to some old DK songs again :-)
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on Aug 12, 2022 18:49:08 GMT 1,
Christopher Hitchens on C-SPAN - Salman Rushdie and 'The Satanic Verses' (1989)
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C-SPAN - Salman Rushdie* and 'The Satanic Verses' - published on 21 February 1989
Christopher Hitchens discusses author Salman Rushdie’s book 'The Satanic Verses' and the controversy it started. He answers questions from viewers. Hosted by Bruce Collins.
Christopher Hitchens on C-SPAN - Salman Rushdie and 'The Satanic Verses' (1989)- uploaded by machinistC-SPAN - Salman Rushdie* and 'The Satanic Verses' - published on 21 February 1989
Christopher Hitchens discusses author Salman Rushdie’s book 'The Satanic Verses' and the controversy it started. He answers questions from viewers. Hosted by Bruce Collins.
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THE MET LOTTERY, by Manty on Aug 12, 2022 19:46:19 GMT 1, I am reading Hitchens memoirs. It's a good read, but... I do find myself going down rabbit holes looking up stuff he is writing about
I am reading Hitchens memoirs. It's a good read, but... I do find myself going down rabbit holes looking up stuff he is writing about
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THE MET LOTTERY, by Pawel on Aug 12, 2022 19:48:50 GMT 1, Christopher Hitchens on C-SPAN - Salman Rushdie and 'The Satanic Verses' (1989)- uploaded by machinistC-SPAN - Salman Rushdie* and 'The Satanic Verses' - published on 21 February 1989
Christopher Hitchens discusses author Salman Rushdie’s book 'The Satanic Verses' and the controversy it started. He answers questions from viewers. Hosted by Bruce Collins.
Christopher Hitchens on C-SPAN - Salman Rushdie and 'The Satanic Verses' (1989)- uploaded by machinistC-SPAN - Salman Rushdie* and 'The Satanic Verses' - published on 21 February 1989
Christopher Hitchens discusses author Salman Rushdie’s book 'The Satanic Verses' and the controversy it started. He answers questions from viewers. Hosted by Bruce Collins. Hitchens, im really curious what would be his opinion on today's world, free speech and all. |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on Aug 28, 2022 8:01:47 GMT 1,
More cookies to be won.
COMPETITION 51
A.
Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares for Me
(1958; re-released in 1987 with the video below, following its use in a Chanel N°5 commercial with Carole Bouquet)
- uploaded by pluisje666
The Housemartins - Happy Hour (1986)
- uploaded by dreadINAbabylon
B.
The Clash - The Guns of Brixton
[Live at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey, 8 March 1980 (tickets: $8.50).]
- uploaded by The Clash on MV
Beats International - Dub Be Good To Me (1990)
- uploaded by Studio Mágico Music
C.
Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now (1983)
- uploaded by ThompsonTwinsVEVO
Freak Power - Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out (1993)
- uploaded by Josi El Dj The #1
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Competition eligibility and answer requirements here*.
More cookies to be won. COMPETITION 51A.Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares for Me (1958; re-released in 1987 with the video below, following its use in a Chanel N°5 commercial with Carole Bouquet)- uploaded by pluisje666The Housemartins - Happy Hour (1986)- uploaded by dreadINAbabylonB.The Clash - The Guns of Brixton[Live at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey, 8 March 1980 (tickets: $8.50).]- uploaded by The Clash on MVBeats International - Dub Be Good To Me (1990)- uploaded by Studio Mágico MusicC.Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now (1983)- uploaded by ThompsonTwinsVEVOFreak Power - Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out (1993)- uploaded by Josi El Dj The #1________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 29 August, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *. |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on Aug 29, 2022 19:00:00 GMT 1, More cookies to be won. COMPETITION 51A.Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares for Me (1958; re-released in 1987 with the video below, following its use in a Chanel N°5 commercial with Carole Bouquet)- uploaded by pluisje666The Housemartins - Happy Hour (1986)- uploaded by dreadINAbabylonB.The Clash - The Guns of Brixton[Live at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey, 8 March 1980 (tickets: $8.50).]- uploaded by The Clash on MVBeats International - Dub Be Good To Me (1990)- uploaded by Studio Mágico MusicC.Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now (1983)- uploaded by ThompsonTwinsVEVOFreak Power - Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out (1993)- uploaded by Josi El Dj The #1________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 29 August, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *.
QUESTION
The two songs/videos in Part A share something in common. Likewise with those in Part B, and those in Part C — although the commonalities are different for each pair of songs/videos.
Each of Parts A, B and C also has an element that ties all three of them together.
Bearing in mind the above:
(i) post two more videos capable of serving as a new, suitably consistent Part D; and
(ii) explain the reasons for your selection.
[The potential options to choose from are very broad; there isn't a single right answer.]
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In case no eligible member correctly responds beforehand, answers will be posted in two days — at around 19:00 UK time on Wednesday 31 August.
More cookies to be won. COMPETITION 51A.Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares for Me (1958; re-released in 1987 with the video below, following its use in a Chanel N°5 commercial with Carole Bouquet)- uploaded by pluisje666The Housemartins - Happy Hour (1986)- uploaded by dreadINAbabylonB.The Clash - The Guns of Brixton[Live at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey, 8 March 1980 (tickets: $8.50).]- uploaded by The Clash on MVBeats International - Dub Be Good To Me (1990)- uploaded by Studio Mágico MusicC.Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now (1983)- uploaded by ThompsonTwinsVEVOFreak Power - Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out (1993)- uploaded by Josi El Dj The #1________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 29 August, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *. The two songs/videos in Part A share something in common. Likewise with those in Part B, and those in Part C — although the commonalities are different for each pair of songs/videos. Each of Parts A, B and C also has an element that ties all three of them together. Bearing in mind the above: (i) post two more videos capable of serving as a new, suitably consistent Part D; and (ii) explain the reasons for your selection. [The potential options to choose from are very broad; there isn't a single right answer.]________________ In case no eligible member correctly responds beforehand, answers will be posted in two days — at around 19:00 UK time on Wednesday 31 August. |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by yoss on Aug 29, 2022 19:03:27 GMT 1, Thanks for reminding me of my love for Beats International's Dub Be Good To Me....
Thanks for reminding me of my love for Beats International's Dub Be Good To Me....
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THE MET LOTTERY, by sijh on Aug 29, 2022 22:04:46 GMT 1, More cookies to be won. COMPETITION 51A.Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares for Me (1958; re-released in 1987 with the video below, following its use in a Chanel N°5 commercial with Carole Bouquet)- uploaded by pluisje666The Housemartins - Happy Hour (1986)- uploaded by dreadINAbabylonB.The Clash - The Guns of Brixton[Live at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey, 8 March 1980 (tickets: $8.50).]- uploaded by The Clash on MVBeats International - Dub Be Good To Me (1990)- uploaded by Studio Mágico MusicC.Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now (1983)- uploaded by ThompsonTwinsVEVOFreak Power - Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out (1993)- uploaded by Josi El Dj The #1________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 29 August, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *. The two songs/videos in Part A share something in common. Likewise with those in Part B, and those in Part C — although the commonalities are different for each pair of songs/videos. Each of Parts A, B and C also has an element that ties all three of them together. Bearing in mind the above: (i) post two more videos capable of serving as a new, suitably consistent Part D; and (ii) explain the reasons for your selection. [The potential options to choose from are very broad; there isn't a single right answer.]________________ In case no eligible member correctly responds beforehand, answers will be posted in two days — at around 19:00 UK time on Wednesday 31 August.
4 a: Laid Back, 'White Horse'
b: Mighty Dub Catz: Magic Carpet Ride
Connection between all 4 pairs, Mr N Cook. 4a is the source material for 4b. (arguably also for Goldfrapp's white horse also, but uncredited)
More cookies to be won. COMPETITION 51A.Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares for Me (1958; re-released in 1987 with the video below, following its use in a Chanel N°5 commercial with Carole Bouquet)- uploaded by pluisje666The Housemartins - Happy Hour (1986)- uploaded by dreadINAbabylonB.The Clash - The Guns of Brixton[Live at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey, 8 March 1980 (tickets: $8.50).]- uploaded by The Clash on MVBeats International - Dub Be Good To Me (1990)- uploaded by Studio Mágico MusicC.Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now (1983)- uploaded by ThompsonTwinsVEVOFreak Power - Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out (1993)- uploaded by Josi El Dj The #1________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 29 August, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *. The two songs/videos in Part A share something in common. Likewise with those in Part B, and those in Part C — although the commonalities are different for each pair of songs/videos. Each of Parts A, B and C also has an element that ties all three of them together. Bearing in mind the above: (i) post two more videos capable of serving as a new, suitably consistent Part D; and (ii) explain the reasons for your selection. [The potential options to choose from are very broad; there isn't a single right answer.]________________ In case no eligible member correctly responds beforehand, answers will be posted in two days — at around 19:00 UK time on Wednesday 31 August. 4 a: Laid Back, 'White Horse' b: Mighty Dub Catz: Magic Carpet Ride Connection between all 4 pairs, Mr N Cook. 4a is the source material for 4b. (arguably also for Goldfrapp's white horse also, but uncredited) |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on Aug 30, 2022 4:28:04 GMT 1, QUESTIONThe two songs/videos in Part A share something in common. Likewise with those in Part B, and those in Part C — although the commonalities are different for each pair of songs/videos. Each of Parts A, B and C also has an element that ties all three of them together. Bearing in mind the above: (i) post two more videos capable of serving as a new, suitably consistent Part D; and (ii) explain the reasons for your selection. [The potential options to choose from are very broad; there isn't a single right answer.]________________ In case no eligible member correctly responds beforehand, answers will be posted in two days — at around 19:00 UK time on Wednesday 31 August. 4 a: Laid Back, 'White Horse' b: Mighty Dub Catz: Magic Carpet Ride Connection between all 4 pairs, Mr N Cook. 4a is the source material for 4b. (arguably also for Goldfrapp's white horse also, but uncredited)
You win, sijh. Congratulations.
Will reach out shortly for an address to where the cookies should be sent.
I also learned something new in the process: At least according to Wikipedia*, the male vocals in Mighty Dub Katz's Magic Carpet Ride ("If you wanna get high, get on my carpet ride"), are based on or inspired by lyrics from Laid Back's White Horse ("If you wanna ride, Don't ride the white horse").
Those robotised male vocals start at around 0:44 in the Original Version of Magic Carpet Ride. However, they were omitted from the shorter No Comprende Edit — perhaps to make the song and video more radio/MTV-friendly:
Mighty Dub Katz – Magic Carpet Ride (Original Version) (1995)
- uploaded by Eurodance Total Oficial
In case I've missed other connections between Mighty Dub Katz and Laid Back, just let me know.
REFERENCE ANSWERS — COMPETITION 51
Part A: Both videos feature claymation, which became relatively popular in the late 1980s, especially after Peter Gabriel released in 1986 his multi-award-winning video for Sledgehammer (Nick Park, creator of Wallace and Gromit, was on the animation team).
Part B: The immediately-recognisable bass line from The Guns of Brixton (played by Joe Strummer in live performances, with Paul Simonon switching to rhythm guitar and lead vocals) was sampled for Dub Be Good To Me (the cover illustration for the 12" of that single features artwork by Kenny Scharf).
Part C: Both videos make generous use of the "cinematographic" split screen technique.
Norman Cook (a.k.a. Fatboy Slim) is the link that ties together Parts A, B and C. He was previously in The Housemartins (Part A, 2nd video), Beats International (Part B, 2nd video), and Freak Power (Part C, 2nd video).
One of many possible suggestions for a new Part D:
D.
Camille Yarbrough - Take Yo' Praise (1975)
- uploaded by Camille Yarbrough - Topic
Fatboy Slim - Praise You (1998)
- uploaded by Fatboy Slim
Although Cook used multiple samples for Praise You, the only permission he actually sought and paid for was for Camille Yarbrough's a cappella vocals in Take Yo' Praise.
By way of side note, some of my best nightclub and wedding-reception moves were directly borrowed from the Torrance Community Dance Group. I consider Richard Koufey to be a choreographic genius.
Also worth a quick watch:
SPIKE JONZE & PRAISE YOU - Fatboy Slim [4:14]
- uploaded by London Real
QUESTIONThe two songs/videos in Part A share something in common. Likewise with those in Part B, and those in Part C — although the commonalities are different for each pair of songs/videos. Each of Parts A, B and C also has an element that ties all three of them together. Bearing in mind the above: (i) post two more videos capable of serving as a new, suitably consistent Part D; and (ii) explain the reasons for your selection. [The potential options to choose from are very broad; there isn't a single right answer.]________________ In case no eligible member correctly responds beforehand, answers will be posted in two days — at around 19:00 UK time on Wednesday 31 August. 4 a: Laid Back, 'White Horse' b: Mighty Dub Catz: Magic Carpet Ride Connection between all 4 pairs, Mr N Cook. 4a is the source material for 4b. (arguably also for Goldfrapp's white horse also, but uncredited) You win, sijh. Congratulations. Will reach out shortly for an address to where the cookies should be sent. I also learned something new in the process: At least according to Wikipedia *, the male vocals in Mighty Dub Katz's Magic Carpet Ride ( "If you wanna get high, get on my carpet ride"), are based on or inspired by lyrics from Laid Back's White Horse ( "If you wanna ride, Don't ride the white horse"). Those robotised male vocals start at around 0:44 in the Original Version of Magic Carpet Ride. However, they were omitted from the shorter No Comprende Edit — perhaps to make the song and video more radio/MTV-friendly: Mighty Dub Katz – Magic Carpet Ride (Original Version) (1995)- uploaded by Eurodance Total OficialIn case I've missed other connections between Mighty Dub Katz and Laid Back, just let me know. REFERENCE ANSWERS — COMPETITION 51Part A: Both videos feature claymation, which became relatively popular in the late 1980s, especially after Peter Gabriel released in 1986 his multi-award-winning video for Sledgehammer (Nick Park, creator of Wallace and Gromit, was on the animation team). Part B: The immediately-recognisable bass line from The Guns of Brixton (played by Joe Strummer in live performances, with Paul Simonon switching to rhythm guitar and lead vocals) was sampled for Dub Be Good To Me (the cover illustration for the 12" of that single features artwork by Kenny Scharf). Part C: Both videos make generous use of the "cinematographic" split screen technique. Norman Cook (a.k.a. Fatboy Slim) is the link that ties together Parts A, B and C. He was previously in The Housemartins (Part A, 2nd video), Beats International (Part B, 2nd video), and Freak Power (Part C, 2nd video). One of many possible suggestions for a new Part D: D.Camille Yarbrough - Take Yo' Praise (1975)- uploaded by Camille Yarbrough - TopicFatboy Slim - Praise You (1998)- uploaded by Fatboy SlimAlthough Cook used multiple samples for Praise You, the only permission he actually sought and paid for was for Camille Yarbrough's a cappella vocals in Take Yo' Praise. By way of side note, some of my best nightclub and wedding-reception moves were directly borrowed from the Torrance Community Dance Group. I consider Richard Koufey to be a choreographic genius. Also worth a quick watch: SPIKE JONZE & PRAISE YOU - Fatboy Slim [4:14]- uploaded by London Real |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on Sept 2, 2022 11:48:58 GMT 1,
Rockafeller Skank (Spike Jonze Audition Demo Version)
- uploaded by Fatboy Slim
I did a lot of studying back east on the East Coast, you know, I have a sort of hip-hop style to my dancing that a lot of people have complimented me on.
Rockafeller Skank (Spike Jonze Audition Demo Version)
- uploaded by Fatboy Slim
I did a lot of studying back east on the East Coast, you know, I have a sort of hip-hop style to my dancing that a lot of people have complimented me on.
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on Sept 2, 2022 11:51:20 GMT 1,
COMPETITION 52
A.
B.
Death in Vegas - Hands Around My Throat (2009)
- uploaded by DeathInVegasVEVO
C.
In isolation and removed from context, the remarkability of the scene below may be difficult to fully appreciate. It beautifully conveys relationships between the characters toward the beginning of The Neon Demon (2016).
Makeup artist Ruby (Jena Malone) takes youthful new model Jesse (Elle Fanning) under her wing and invites her out to a nightclub. Gigi (Bella Heathcote) and Sarah (Abbey Lee), the older and more-established models, are present as well. All of them watch the evening's strobe-lit performance, while at the same time eyeing each other up — with various degrees of curiosity, wariness and competitive envy:
The Neon Demon - The Demon Dance Scene
- uploaded by Nicolás Segovia
A scene I would describe as a masterpiece in tension. Fanning's acting is phenomenal:
Elle Fanning in a scene from The Neon Demon 2016
- uploaded by K k
D.
Joe Rogan & Gad Saad - Men, Women, Money and Mating [18:25]
- uploaded by JRE Clips on 20 December 2018
Joe Rogan | The Ethics of Becoming an Instagram Model w/Garbielle Reece [14:35]
- uploaded by JRE Clips on 3 April 2019
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COMPETITION 52A.B.Death in Vegas - Hands Around My Throat (2009)- uploaded by DeathInVegasVEVOC.In isolation and removed from context, the remarkability of the scene below may be difficult to fully appreciate. It beautifully conveys relationships between the characters toward the beginning of The Neon Demon (2016). Makeup artist Ruby (Jena Malone) takes youthful new model Jesse (Elle Fanning) under her wing and invites her out to a nightclub. Gigi (Bella Heathcote) and Sarah (Abbey Lee), the older and more-established models, are present as well. All of them watch the evening's strobe-lit performance, while at the same time eyeing each other up — with various degrees of curiosity, wariness and competitive envy: The Neon Demon - The Demon Dance Scene- uploaded by Nicolás SegoviaA scene I would describe as a masterpiece in tension. Fanning's acting is phenomenal: Elle Fanning in a scene from The Neon Demon 2016- uploaded by K kD.Joe Rogan & Gad Saad - Men, Women, Money and Mating [18:25] - uploaded by JRE Clips on 20 December 2018Joe Rogan | The Ethics of Becoming an Instagram Model w/Garbielle Reece [14:35] - uploaded by JRE Clips on 3 April 2019________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 5 September, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *.
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on Sept 2, 2022 11:52:51 GMT 1,
COMPETITION 53
A.
[Already posted in Competition 44*, but recycled here for emphasis.]
B.
Amazing performance by Gyllenhaal. Vicariously soul-destroying:
The Deuce: Candy Blows An Investor For 10K
- uploaded by Johnny Salami
C.
D.
July Talk, feat. Tanya Tagaq - Beck + Call (2016)
- uploaded by JULY TALK
July Talk - Beck + Call
[Live at 102.1 The Edge's Sugar Beach Studio, 17 August 2016.]
- uploaded by 102.1 the Edge
July Talk - Touch
[Live at Studio q, Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto, circa 17 August 2017.]
- uploaded by q on cbc
E.
Jordan Wolfson: (Female Figure) 2014
- uploaded by VernissageTV
Jordan Wolfson 14 Rooms
[Female Figure by Wolfson, part of the 14 Rooms exhibition at Art Basel 2014, using facial recognition software and a mirror.]
- uploaded by Private View
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COMPETITION 53A.[Already posted in Competition 44*, but recycled here for emphasis.]B.Amazing performance by Gyllenhaal. Vicariously soul-destroying: The Deuce: Candy Blows An Investor For 10K- uploaded by Johnny SalamiC.D.July Talk, feat. Tanya Tagaq - Beck + Call (2016)- uploaded by JULY TALKJuly Talk - Beck + Call [Live at 102.1 The Edge's Sugar Beach Studio, 17 August 2016.]- uploaded by 102.1 the EdgeJuly Talk - Touch [Live at Studio q, Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto, circa 17 August 2017.]- uploaded by q on cbcE.Jordan Wolfson: (Female Figure) 2014- uploaded by VernissageTVJordan Wolfson 14 Rooms[Female Figure by Wolfson, part of the 14 Rooms exhibition at Art Basel 2014, using facial recognition software and a mirror.]- uploaded by Private View________________ At around 19:01 UK time on Monday 5 September, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *.
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on Sept 5, 2022 19:00:00 GMT 1, COMPETITION 52A.B.Death in Vegas - Hands Around My Throat (2009)- uploaded by DeathInVegasVEVOC.In isolation and removed from context, the remarkability of the scene below may be difficult to fully appreciate. It beautifully conveys relationships between the characters toward the beginning of The Neon Demon (2016). Makeup artist Ruby (Jena Malone) takes youthful new model Jesse (Elle Fanning) under her wing and invites her out to a nightclub. Gigi (Bella Heathcote) and Sarah (Abbey Lee), the older and more-established models, are present as well. All of them watch the evening's strobe-lit performance, while at the same time eyeing each other up — with various degrees of curiosity, wariness and competitive envy: The Neon Demon - The Demon Dance Scene- uploaded by Nicolás SegoviaA scene I would describe as a masterpiece in tension. Fanning's acting is phenomenal: Elle Fanning in a scene from The Neon Demon 2016- uploaded by K kD.Joe Rogan & Gad Saad - Men, Women, Money and Mating [18:25] - uploaded by JRE Clips on 20 December 2018Joe Rogan | The Ethics of Becoming an Instagram Model w/Garbielle Reece [14:35] - uploaded by JRE Clips on 3 April 2019________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 5 September, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *.
QUESTIONS
1. Part A: Please identify the photographer of the image, as well as the model.
2. Part D, first video: Professor Gad Saad refers to assortative mating in evolutionary theory (in essence, birds of a feather flock together), which he describes as "very much the mechanism that drives mate choice".
Cite two specific examples mentioned by him of assortative mating cues that people most assort on and, in one or more sentences for each, describe their effect or how they typically work in practice (as if explaining to someone hearing about the subject for the first time).
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COMPETITION 52A.B.Death in Vegas - Hands Around My Throat (2009)- uploaded by DeathInVegasVEVOC.In isolation and removed from context, the remarkability of the scene below may be difficult to fully appreciate. It beautifully conveys relationships between the characters toward the beginning of The Neon Demon (2016). Makeup artist Ruby (Jena Malone) takes youthful new model Jesse (Elle Fanning) under her wing and invites her out to a nightclub. Gigi (Bella Heathcote) and Sarah (Abbey Lee), the older and more-established models, are present as well. All of them watch the evening's strobe-lit performance, while at the same time eyeing each other up — with various degrees of curiosity, wariness and competitive envy: The Neon Demon - The Demon Dance Scene- uploaded by Nicolás SegoviaA scene I would describe as a masterpiece in tension. Fanning's acting is phenomenal: Elle Fanning in a scene from The Neon Demon 2016- uploaded by K kD.Joe Rogan & Gad Saad - Men, Women, Money and Mating [18:25] - uploaded by JRE Clips on 20 December 2018Joe Rogan | The Ethics of Becoming an Instagram Model w/Garbielle Reece [14:35] - uploaded by JRE Clips on 3 April 2019________________ At around 19:00 UK time on Monday 5 September, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *. : Please identify the photographer of the image, as well as the model. 2. Part D, first video: Professor Gad Saad refers to assortative mating in evolutionary theory (in essence, birds of a feather flock together), which he describes as "very much the mechanism that drives mate choice". Cite two specific examples mentioned by him of assortative mating cues that people most assort on and, in one or more sentences for each, describe their effect or how they typically work in practice (as if explaining to someone hearing about the subject for the first time). ________________ Courtesy notice for expectation-management purposes: I'll be stepping out this evening, and so probably won't log back in before tomorrow morning UK time to check any answers posted. In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in four days — at around 19:00 UK time on Friday 9 September. |
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THE MET LOTTERY, by met on Sept 5, 2022 19:01:00 GMT 1, COMPETITION 53A.[Already posted in Competition 44*, but recycled here for emphasis.]B.Amazing performance by Gyllenhaal. Vicariously soul-destroying: The Deuce: Candy Blows An Investor For 10K- uploaded by Johnny SalamiC.D.July Talk, feat. Tanya Tagaq - Beck + Call (2016)- uploaded by JULY TALKJuly Talk - Beck + Call [Live at 102.1 The Edge's Sugar Beach Studio, 17 August 2016.]- uploaded by 102.1 the EdgeJuly Talk - Touch [Live at Studio q, Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto, circa 17 August 2017.]- uploaded by q on cbcE.Jordan Wolfson: (Female Figure) 2014- uploaded by VernissageTVJordan Wolfson 14 Rooms[Female Figure by Wolfson, part of the 14 Rooms exhibition at Art Basel 2014, using facial recognition software and a mirror.]- uploaded by Private View________________ At around 19:01 UK time on Monday 5 September, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *.
QUESTIONS
1. Part A
(i) What is Hanlon's Razor?
(ii) In one or two sentences, describe the potential usefulness of applying Hanlon's Razor, especially to online communications and exchanges.
2. Part C
(i) In which institution is this painting housed?
(ii) Post a photograph of the real-life person depicted in the painting. [It may be worth taking a bit of time with this one, and not rushing.]
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COMPETITION 53A.[Already posted in Competition 44*, but recycled here for emphasis.]B.Amazing performance by Gyllenhaal. Vicariously soul-destroying: The Deuce: Candy Blows An Investor For 10K- uploaded by Johnny SalamiC.D.July Talk, feat. Tanya Tagaq - Beck + Call (2016)- uploaded by JULY TALKJuly Talk - Beck + Call [Live at 102.1 The Edge's Sugar Beach Studio, 17 August 2016.]- uploaded by 102.1 the EdgeJuly Talk - Touch [Live at Studio q, Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto, circa 17 August 2017.]- uploaded by q on cbcE.Jordan Wolfson: (Female Figure) 2014- uploaded by VernissageTVJordan Wolfson 14 Rooms[Female Figure by Wolfson, part of the 14 Rooms exhibition at Art Basel 2014, using facial recognition software and a mirror.]- uploaded by Private View________________ At around 19:01 UK time on Monday 5 September, I'll quote this post and add one or more questions or instructions. The first eligible member to answer correctly, wins. Competition eligibility and answer requirements here *. (i) What is Hanlon's Razor? (ii) In one or two sentences, describe the potential usefulness of applying Hanlon's Razor, especially to online communications and exchanges. 2. Part C (i) In which institution is this painting housed? (ii) Post a photograph of the real-life person depicted in the painting. [It may be worth taking a bit of time with this one, and not rushing.]________________ Courtesy notice for expectation-management purposes: I'll be stepping out this evening, and so probably won't log back in before tomorrow morning UK time to check any answers posted. In case no eligible member correctly responds to all questions beforehand, the answers will be posted in four days — at around 19:00 UK time on Friday 9 September. |
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