Five Things #87
Five Things #87

Every Wednesday I share five things I've liked and think you might like too. Here are this week’s Five Things…

  1. A fascinating and meaty discussion (just over 3 hours long) between Sam Harris and Anil K. Seth on the self, consciousness, AI and much more. Possibly my favourite episode of Sam’s podcast.

  2. What a collection! 22 Of The Most Extraordinary Science Photos Of 2017

  3. This is quite the long read and a pretty disturbing one at that. “America invented the three-digit credit score. Now companies in China are taking the idea to the extreme, using big data to track and rank what you do—your purchases, your pastimes, your mistakes.”

  4. Food for thought from legendary, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman: “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool.” I highly recommend his book Surely You’re Joking Mr Feynman

  5. This week’s musical recommendation is Charcoal by Brambles. I find listening to music with words very distracting when I’m working, so ambient music like this gets a lot of airtime when at home. Another wonderful discovery courtesy of Spotify’s Daily Mix playlists!

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Five Things #86
Five Things #86

Every Wednesday I share five things I've liked and think you might like too. Here are this week’s Five Things…

  1. It's incredible how quickly technology has changed in recent history. What will be next? What crazy, unimaginable thing will be the new normal in ten years? Bear in mind that the iPhone is only ten years old! This Amazing Video Shows Just How Much Software Has Eaten the World.

  2. How are those New Year's resolutions going? Got high hopes for 2018? Lower them, or you may be setting yourself up for a fall.

  3. I'm a sucker for nice looking objects and places. This handcrafted shipping container home fits the bill. Just a shame it's in Montana!

  4. A good piece on one of my favourite musicians, Nils Frahm. I can't wait for his new album to be released! I liked this quote: “I change the music until I find a point where it feels familiar, but it also doesn't sound like anyone else.”

  5. I re-listened to St. Vincent's album St. Vincent yesterday. Bring Me Your Loves is my favourite track from the album. It has so many cool, jagged, synthy guitar riffs and weird hooks! The drum beat is great too. I still haven't forgiven her for ditching her live band for a backing track the last time I saw her though!

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Ipswich Star: Weird ways to keep fit in 2018
Ipswich Star: Weird ways to keep fit in 2018

I was featured in the Ipswich Star's Weird Ways To Keep Fit in 2018 article!

Scroll down to number 13 in the piece or read below...

The drummer for New Wave US pop pioneers Blondie, Clem Burke, was once the subject of a study that contrasted his heart rate while on the kit to a footballer throughout a 90-minute period. Both averaged a heart rate of 140 to 150 BPM. So if you’d rather hit the sticks than the pitch you can be sure you are still keeping yourself fit. A professional drummer will use his whole body to produce the beat, arms hitting the drums and feet pumping the foot pedals. One person who knows this very well is Ross Farley, who teaches drum lessons at South Street Studios, in Ipswich. He says: “Drumming is a great workout, especially mentally and for coordination! I have a number of students in their 30s to 60s who come to me for that reason, putting aside the fact that it is pretty good fun too.”
Ross, who as drummer with bands Angry Vs Bear and Death By Lasers, has supported acts such as Florence & The Machine and The Futureheads and had his music played on BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music, offers 30-minute and one-hour lessons. He says: “Lessons are suitable for all ages and abilities, and for fans of any style of music. And importantly, they are fun. I’m firmly of the belief that learning should be an enjoyable experience, not a painful one!” For more information or to book lessons, visit here.
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