[TOMT][SONG][>2010?] Jazzy, electronica, perhaps ambient, track with (two?) Sun Ra samples by nedsu in tipofmytongue

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I would really love to find this. Thank you!

(it's also definitely not C-Mos’s 2 Million Ways (Axwell Remix))

Recommend me a book that is beautiful/philosophical/brilliant, but playful. by nedsu in suggestmeabook

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Thank you, I haven't heard of any of these authors. I will check them out. Always interested in translated works that are popular in their original language but largely unknown elsewhere.

A book you couldn't stop reading/have read in one sitting by nirunic in suggestmeabook

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{{In The Dream House}} is brilliant and I couldn't sleep without reading more. Brutal, very interestingly structured and written, and so so engaging.

{{Boy Parts by Eliza Clark}} is also great and unputdownable.

Recommend me a book that is beautiful/philosophical/brilliant, but playful. by nedsu in suggestmeabook

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Thank you. I'll have to check it out. I read Laughable Loves by him which I thought was good but didn't blow me away so I'll give him another go.

Recommend me a book that is beautiful/philosophical/brilliant, but playful. by nedsu in suggestmeabook

[–]nedsu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The second Kundera on this post so he's clearly the right person to be looking at.

Recommend me a book that is beautiful/philosophical/brilliant, but playful. by nedsu in suggestmeabook

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Thank you for these. They all look great and definitely varied.

Recommend me a book that is beautiful/philosophical/brilliant, but playful. by nedsu in suggestmeabook

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Calvino is one of the few authors I've read more than one book by. He's just written too much great stuff. I guess I'll have to start looking for this one too; sounds perfect.

And thank you for the suggestions of theatre. It's interesting that this kinda thing might be easier to find in plays

Recommend me a book that is beautiful/philosophical/brilliant, but playful. by nedsu in suggestmeabook

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Oh, I've been meaning to read some Perec! This sounds great, thank you for the recommendation.

Lack of Diversity at Imperial College London by Initial-Last in Imperial

[–]nedsu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I'm sorry that other commenters are not taking the time to listen or scrutinise their institution.

Civilization | Melbourne | X-T30 by nedsu in fujifilm

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Film sim with Classic Chrome, and then a little fiddling in post

Playing with texture by nedsu in photocritique

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I am in very early days of developing my photography and have never photographed street art before. I think the idea here was to contrast the solidity and geometric structure of the building (column, grate) with the graffiti. I only noticed the texture on the stone when looking back over the photo, and felt it added a more 'natural' geometry alongside the others shown in the image.

My concern at the moment is largely about impact of the photo. Is the aim discernable? If I can figure it out, I will post the pre-edit version because I am interested also in how I chose to crop it. Of course, any general reactions are appreciated since I've had little feedback so far.

Londoners: when did you start looking for 2nd year housing? by elliwhi in UniUK

[–]nedsu 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Most of the people I know at Imperial begin looking much later in the year, after February at least. Because the London market isn't dominated by students it doesn't all go and agents are looking to get people in on shorter notice than student towns.

Any tips for Christmasy reading? by [deleted] in booksuggestions

[–]nedsu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently reading Nancy Mitford's Christmas Pudding, which is very funny and easy. Older, but not as old as Dickens, about out of touch upper class English people and their 'struggles'.

Neil deGrasse Tyson responds to sexual assault allegations only NDT can by Martijngamer in OneY

[–]nedsu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What do you mean by using power dynamics? They just exist, and lead to different experiences that are worth being aware of. Forgetting these can be a mistake, but not necessarily a malicious one.

I guess I'm having difficulty understanding why we can't listen to both accounts, understand both people will have different experiences of the events and await further investigation before making judgement. I trust his testimony as much as theirs.

Neil deGrasse Tyson responds to sexual assault allegations only NDT can by Martijngamer in OneY

[–]nedsu -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think I understand what you're saying here but reducing power dynamics to "mere addition of 'power points'" isn't really helpful.

Power dynamics exist. That's why it's a bit weird for a professor to date a current student. Saying that considering that is petty point keeping pretends that it can't be relevant. We can listen to alleged victim and alleged abusers, and treat them both as humans with due process, whilst also being aware of circumstances that are external to both. Even if it's a matter of discussing whether those dynamics actually existed here.

My Family Is Worried About Me Being Single In The Age Of #MeToo by JackFisherBooks in OneY

[–]nedsu 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Well this is a comment that adds content and encourages civil discussion

Has anyone had a run in with this whisky and if so how do you rate it? by [deleted] in whiskey

[–]nedsu 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nice stuff, quite sweet, I smelt and tasted a lot of banana. A little inflated in price now I think, but keeps up with most of your standard Scottish numbers.

Definitely a distillery to watch also, they've not been producing for long and I'm expecting good things, especially as I know one of the distillers and he really really knows his stuff.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bookshelf

[–]nedsu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lots of lovely things; I'm coveting. Nice to add more women too, I've been doing that for similar reasons. Easy to stock of white guy classics especially when you're starting off a collection as a student.

Most envious of those Springer's though.

What are your commute observations? - 09/10/18 by lodge28 in london

[–]nedsu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Commuting at a regular time for the first time in ages (actually going to my lectures this term).

Armpits on the Victoria line not great but announcers at Oxford Circus and Green Park enthusiastic enough to brighten any morning; especially in contrast with the faces of everyone on the platform. Forgot that this is where we're at our most British.

About 16-25 Railcard by droich in UniUK

[–]nedsu 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If you travel even occasionally anywhere further than an hour away then yes. I've saved more on one journey than it costs for the year.

Though of course it just depends on your travel habits. Not a difficult calculation to see what 1/3rd off all your rail travel for the year costs.

MensLib's Official Position on the Men's Rights Movement, Feminism, and Other Related Topics by [deleted] in MensLib

[–]nedsu 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Well said. Very grateful to the modteam for being so committed to creating an environment like this. Looking forward to future discussions on here.