The power of the Craftsman in modern society (2)
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This summer I read an enlightening book called The Craftsman, by Richard Sennett. And one I highly recommend. The Craftsman, is an exploration into the idea of craftsmanship, from the basics of technique and personal expression to how craftsmanship might be at the very heart of social good in modern society! In the New York Times, reviewer Lewis Hyde writes "Using craftsmen as symbols of the Enlightenment turns out to be part of an argument ...
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A commentary/book review by Alan Moore (citing Lewis Hyde's review in the NYT) on Richard Sennet's new book, The Craftsman. Sennett argues - indirectly - for broader participation in democracy based on the principle that anyone can become a "craftsman." Very interesting argument and worth examining. I sometimes wonder if this underlies my own attempts (bumbling and fumbling) to help my students *create* in digital media as well as critique. That being a craftsman, however imperfect, is a path to intelligent and critical perspective.
BuzzMachine » Blog Archive » Guardian column: The Google economy (3)
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My Guardian column this week argues that we’re witnessing not just the collapse of the financial (and auto and newspaper…) industries but the birth of a new economy best seen through - you guessed it - the lens of Google: The financial crisis might be damaging countless companies around the world, but last month Google announced another quarter of growth, with profit up 26%. When it reported similar results two quarters before, The New York ...
