Music Roulette 2 ~ Nevermind the Algorithm
It’s time for another rendition of music roulette and the second uncurated playlist from my life. It’s been a hot minute since the first episode. For those of you just tuning in, there was a time when I made mix tapes. Now I make playlists. There’s a resurgence in the needs and wants to own one’s music. Whether it be in protest of streaming music, or pure nostalgia, the point stands that everyone loves music. And I enjoy the randomness of music in my life. Here we go:
So Much to Say – Don’t Talk About It
I've been tired all week. Unusually so. I couldn't figure out why — until a phone call from La Llorona, a conversation with my BFF, and a Dave Matthews song I couldn't get out of my head told me everything I needed to know.
No Shit Sherlock Award – Emotional Damage
Scientists have finally confirmed what I've known since the early 2000s. I'd like to present the No Shit Sherlock Award for the most obvious study — and share my personal checklist of achievements unlocked.
The Algorithm Showed Me That I Am Not a Mirror, I’m a Problem
La Llorona couldn't stand her own reflection, so she made sure I couldn't stand mine. A narcissistic mother's beauty standards, decoded by the algorithm.
The Thing Explained 44 Years Later: A Colonialism Theory
The Thing (1982) isn't just a horror movie. There is a metaphor for colonialism and totalitarian ideologies — and it took me hundreds of rewatches to finally see it.
