⟡ This is your weekly Bloomscroll - Edition 144
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Here's what's on our minds.
💭 The work of Cynthia Eid
Eid's work, like the sterling silver oil lamps above, take inspiration from soft organic shapes. As the artist puts it:
“Experimentation, serendipity, a sense of play, and the subconscious mind determine the forms of my work. The forms have their roots in my gardens, and my meanderings through the woods and along the water’s edge. It is difficult for me to take a walk without lining my pockets with rocks, shells, leaves, and twigs.”
💭 The slow internet
On the old internet, you were in charge. You said “show me this” and then built your own rabbit holes.
The new internet just says “you’ll probably like this” over and over to keep the feedback loop open.
The new internet steers your attention. Algorithms and AI-driven feeds reward continuity. Their survival depends on keeping you hooked. Every click, pause or reaction you give becomes a signal. That signal is used to keep you engaged and your attention moving in one predetermined direction.
How do we get out of the loop?
Read “bring back the slow internet” →
💭 This quote
💭 The ukiyo-e.org website
A beautiful archive of Japanese woodblock prints. I mean, look at the Kawase Hasui prints alone. A good place to Bloomscroll for a few minutes (:
💭 The possibilities of the week ahead
Until next week!
