I think what actually happens with #hierarchies, is that people will work on stuff regardless. Leaders naturally arise from people wanting to get stuff done.
But a problem forms because there are kind of two motivations for people: There are people who want to DO something, and people who want to BE somebody.
All this mixes really bad with the yet another way to slice the pie, which is with people who see the world mainly through #dominance hierarchies. They adapt the #language of doers. đŠ
2/2 Article focuses on Tâs
#defamiliarization of common justifications of #violence (with examples), encouraging readers to admit their implicit #complicity & noticing process which numbed them into accepting such complicity.
Then reflects on 4 specific
#subversive characteristics of defam: #disruption of automated perception, implicit #concession of problem, corrosion of respect for traditional
#hierarchies, & encouragement of
#empathy
Really great conversation today about Herbert Simon's 1962 paper "The Architecture of Complexity", thanks as always @RuthMalan for keeping us informed and updated! I could have gone on for hours probably.
This paper impressed on me because it talks about complex systems being hierarchical. And that reminds me a lot of Leonard Meyer's musical analysis methods published just six years before in 1956 - Emotion and Meaning in Music - that performs hierarchical analysis on music. Simon even mentions this in the paper, giving music as an example of hierarchical complexity. Coincidence? Maybe not, Meyer's work was well-known and influential at the time. No citation though.
Gestalt psychology is something Meyer was into and it shows a lot in Simon's thinking. The story of the watchmakers feels like a gestalt approach to complexity, one of them working faster by abstracting away the parts. Like Meyer does with his adoption of "iamb" and "trochee" for application to music, continuous abstraction pulls the lens out to the point that an entire symphony can be one large amphibrach pattern of expectation and release.
Anyway, coincidentally this recent $5 purchase arrived today!
#ComplexSystems #LeonardMeyer #HerbertSimon #Hierarchies #NearDecomposable #PapersInSystems
Dwelling Below â Wearisome Guardians Review
By Spicie Forrest
The boys in Dwelling Below get a lot of facetime here at AMG. Weâve reviewed Hierarchiesâ debut (Jared Moran, Anthony Wheeler, Nicolas Turner), all three albums by Acausal Intrusion (Moran, Turner), one by Filtheater (Moran), and weâve done a filter piece on Feral Lord (Moran, Turner). Itâs no wonder, as we tend to enjoy the angry, dissonant stuff they put out. Iâve been jonesing for something in that ballpark, so when I learned that Dwelling Belowâs debut unnerved Thus Spoke enough to waive seniority, I quickly snagged their follow-up. Hoping it might hit the spot, I eagerly dug my grubby lil nubbins into Wearisome Guardians.
Dwelling Below was a filthy slab of long-form deathened doom, and Wearisome Guardians offers much of the same. Look at that cover art. It sounds exactly how youâd expect: like bathing in stagnant catacomb water. Cavernous, mad, and malevolent, Moran echoes through abandoned tombs, disturbing centuries of eight-legged architecture. On the skins, he nearly wakes the dead with frenetic onslaughts of double bass and unsettling cymbals. Turnerâs guitar stillbirths an unholy union of Saint Vitus and Autopsy. Warped and abrasive riffs lumber forward, inexorable and lethal as a cave-in, while tormented leads scream psychosis from a neighboring cell (âTerminal Experiments,â âSacramentsâ). Ever-so-slightly discordant basslines weave and coil around your ankles as Wheeler encourages a reexamination of your sanity. Like meeting a skinwalker, you know somethingâs off, but itâs hard to describe, and itâs fucking terrifying.
Itâs a little oxymoronic to call 1.) dissonant 2.) death/doom 3.) metal accessible, but Wearisome Guardians is perhaps Moranâs most approachable offering yet. His aforementioned acts all shove their base genres through the same twisted, dissonant lens, but compared to Hierarchies or Acausal Intrusion, Dwelling Below is almost melodic. Between chaotic, atonal passages and vicious whammy abuse, Turner employs more traditional riffcraft learned long ago at Candlemass (âWearisome Guardians,â âTerminal Experimentsâ). Leads in âUnfolding Universeâ and âThe Altarâ reveal traces of Brocas Helm and Cirith Ungol, while âSacramentsâ reaches further back, unearthing the legendary B.B. King for a solo, soulful, bright, and blue. These ancestral trappings are strung with care and shine brilliantly against Dwelling Belowâs murky core. Wearisome Guardians offers these moments of reprieve from its oppressive violence, like guiding lights coaxing you deeper into the dark.
At 51 minutes, Wearisome Guardians isnât terribly long for the genre, but with an average track length of ten minutes, it certainly isnât a casual listen. Luckily, songcraft is not a weakness Dwelling Below suffers. Far from sedentary, Wearisome Guardians is in constant motion. Most riffs only linger a few moments before evolving into something new or reverting to a main throughline. Even when a riff tarries longer, the bass, drums, or vocals twist and shift, keeping things fresh and engaging throughout. More than this, each song seems built around clearly defined movements. Even on a first listen, I could guess my place in a song fairly well. Thereâs an intuitive logic to each trackâs pace, allowing Wearisome Guardians to feel lean and efficient with no real fat to trim. Even the 90-second âInterludeâ belongs. What initially feels like a respite reveals itself to be just as unsettling as the rest of the album. Bright and metallic, this momentâs tainted rest doesnât let you forget whatâs on the other side.
I wished for some grimy, cavernous filth, and I got it. Wearisome Guardians is a menace to experience. I honestly thought it hyperbole when Thus Spoke said their debut induced fear, but exaggeration it was not. Even with bright moments that fractionally lessen the tension, Dwelling Below is still deeply unnerving. These casket campers know what theyâre doing, and theyâre good at it. Wearisome Guardians is a strong success on both atmospheric and compositional fronts. Dwelling Below doesnât just want to show you the dark. They want to leave you there without a torch and seal the tomb. This sophomore effort is claustrophobic, sepulchral, and evil. Wearisome Guardians is viscerally unsafe, and itâs here to break you if youâve got the nerve to let it.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Transcending Obscurity Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: October 31st, 2025
#2025 #35 #AcausalIntrusion #AmericanMetal #Autopsy #BBKing #BrocasHelm #Candlemass #CirithUngol #DeathDoom #DeathMetal #DoomMetal #DwellingBelow #FeralLord #Filtheater #Hierarchies #Oct25 #Review #Reviews #SaintVitus #TranscendingObscurityRecords #WearisomeGuardians
And now for something completely different, but also not!
https://nebula.tv/videos/foreignman-the-sssification-of-white-men
You're allowed to like what you like, but you also might want to think about *why* you like it, once in a while.
Don't gotta write essays if you don't want to or show anyone else, just be aware of your own thoughts.
https://bsky.app/profile/mxverda.bsky.social/post/3lt2ejlrkck2c
#NSFW #porn #sissy #gender #femmephobia #misogyny #MisogyNoir #hierarchies #intersectionality #overlapping #kyriarchy
Omg yes?? https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/resources
Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist! (Part 6 / EVEN FURTHER BEYOND continued)
26. Practical Tools for the Delivery of Equality and Diversity https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/practical-tools-for-the-delivery-of-equality-and-diversity.html
27. Sports and Community Clubs Induction Pack https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/sports-and-community-clubs-induction-pack.html
28. Building Equality into the Curriculum https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/building-equality-into-the-curriculum.html
29. Equality and Diversity Toolkit for Local Authorities https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/equality-and-diversity-toolkit-for-local-authorities.html
30. Managing Diversity and Inclusion in the NHS https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/managing-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-nhs-p35.html
If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.
You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.
#MagicWandWishList #StopFascism #MakeLifeWorthLiving #Pride2025 #CaringEconomy #RestorativeJustice #Disability #DisabilityPrideMonth #AntiRacism #AntiRacist #AntiFascist #AntiFa #AntiAbleism #AntiAbleist #Ableism #Racism #Inequality #Exclusion #Hierarchies #Intersectionality #MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia #TERFisland #TURDIsland #ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk #Empathy #Caring #Intent #Intentional #Mindfulness
Omg yes?? https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/resources
Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist! (Part 5 / further beyond continued)
20. Let's Talk about Race [baby!] resources https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/lets-talk-about-racism.html
21. Allyship: Supporting Black colleagues in the workplace https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/allyship-supporting-black-colleagues-in-the-workplace.html
22. Caring for Ethnically Diverse Children in Foster Care https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/caring-for-ethnically-diverse-children-in-foster-care.html
23. Managing and Avoiding Microaggressions in the Workplace https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/managing-and-avoiding-microaggressions-workplace.html
24. Practical Tools for the Delivery of Equality and Diversity https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/practical-tools-for-the-delivery-of-equality-and-diversity.html
25. Self-Assessment Toolkit https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/edi-self-assessment-toolkit.html
If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.
You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.
#MagicWandWishList #StopFascism #MakeLifeWorthLiving #Pride2025 #CaringEconomy #RestorativeJustice #Disability #DisabilityPrideMonth #AntiRacism #AntiRacist #AntiFascist #AntiFa #AntiAbleism #AntiAbleist #Ableism #Racism #Inequality #Exclusion #Hierarchies #Intersectionality #MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia #TERFisland #TURDIsland #ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk #Empathy #Caring #Intent #Intentional #Mindfulness
Omg yes?? https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/resources
Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist! (Part 4 / beyond continued)
19. Neuro-Inclusive Workplace - Pocketbook;
Highway Code to Equality in Schools - Pocketbook;
Managing and Avoiding Unconscious Biases in the Workplace - Handbook;
Fostering Good Relations - Pocketbook;
Guide to being an Active Anti-Racism Bystander in the Workplace;
Foster Carers Race Awareness Pocketbook; Anti-Racist Strategies for the Workplace;
Cultural Competency Guidance and Activity Pack;
Navigating Racism in Schools Pocketbook;
Understanding and Addressing Microaggressions in University Settings Pocketbook;
Embracing Cultural Competence in Healthcare;
Neurodiversity in the Workplace Pocketbook;
Communicating for Racial Justice Pocketbook;
Toolkit for addressing educational disadvantage for ethnically diverse children and young people in UK schools;
Navigating the Diversity Landscape Pocketbook;
Community-Led Housing in Ethnically Diverse Communities Toolkit;
Anger Management in the Workplace Pocketbook;
EDI Good Practice for Volunteers;
Addressing Bullying Allegations;
Board of Trustees Good Practice Guidance Pocketbook;
Cultural Competence in Public Services;
Understanding Microaggressions Pocketbook;
Creating Inclusive and Safe EDI Sessions;
White Privilege, Microaggressions and Intersectionality Pocket Book;
Reciprocal Mentoring Pocketbook;
Courageous Conversations on Anti-Racism in Schools;
Support document for Education Providers;
Preparing Apprenticeships for the Workplace;
Sexual Harassment Pocketbook;
The EDI Role in Shaping Organisational Culture, Performance, and Leadership;
Pocketbook for EDI Leads, Trainers, and Management;
EDI Bingo activities;
EDI Policies Guidance;
Healthy Relationships Pocketbook;
Community Impact Assessment Plain English;
Understanding Neurodiversity in Ethnically Diverse Communities Easy Read
If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.
You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.
#MagicWandWishList #StopFascism #MakeLifeWorthLiving #Pride2025 #CaringEconomy #RestorativeJustice #Disability #DisabilityPrideMonth #AntiRacism #AntiRacist #AntiFascist #AntiFa #AntiAbleism #AntiAbleist #Ableism #Racism #Inequality #Exclusion #Hierarchies #Intersectionality #MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia #TERFisland #TURDIsland #ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk #Empathy #Caring #Intent #Intentional #Mindfulness
Omg yes?? https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/resources
Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist! (Part 3 / more continued)
15. Equality Act Good Practice Guide https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/equality-act-good-practice-guide.html
16. Creating Inclusive and Respectful Working Environments https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/creating-inclusive-and-respectful-working-environments-pocket-book.html
17. Recruitment and Selection: Guide for reaching and retaining diverse talent https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/recruitment-and-selection-guide-for-reaching-diverse-talent.html
18. Recruitment, Selection, and Inclusive Practices Pocketbook for Schools https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/recruitment-selection-and-inclusive-practices-pocketbook-for-schools.html
If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.
You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.
#MagicWandWishList #StopFascism #MakeLifeWorthLiving #Pride2025 #CaringEconomy #RestorativeJustice #Disability #DisabilityPrideMonth #AntiRacism #AntiRacist #AntiFascist #AntiFa #AntiAbleism #AntiAbleist #Ableism #Racism #Inequality #Exclusion #Hierarchies #Intersectionality #MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia #TERFisland #TURDIsland #ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk #Empathy #Caring #Intent #Intentional #Mindfulness
Omg yes?? https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/resources
Equality and Diversity UK resources / training Wishlist! (Part 2 / continued)
8. Definitions and Terminology Pocket Book https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/definitions-and-terminology-pocket-book.html
9. Gender Diversity Booklet https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/gender-diversity-booklet.html
10. Disability in Goods, Services, and Facilities https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/disability-in-goods-services-and-facilities-booklet.html
11. Unconscious Bias in Recruitment and Selection [Yes, I know being aware of biases does NOT erase them. Avowed racists can be aware of their biases, and avowed active anti-racists can also still struggle to counteract their upbringings. Still, it's a starting point.] https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/unconscious-bias-in-recruitment-and-selection.html
12. Unconscious Bias Case Studies [Yeah, this is a good next step: actually try to unpick barriers to common usage.] https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/unconscious-bias-case-studies.html
13. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Pocketbook for Airports https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/edi-pocketbook-for-airports.html
14. FE College - Managers, teachers and support staff Lesson Plan https://equalityanddiversity.co.uk/shop/edi-for-fe-colleges.html
If you're an ally to anyone else, please consider these resources too.
You might enjoy them, learn from them, share with others, practise with others, help someone else feel comfortable around you, disclose their own Protected Characteristics, or just... feel better about trying to help at all.
Baby steps in the face of overwhelm is okay.
Just start somewhere, wherever you can.
#MagicWandWishList #StopFascism #MakeLifeWorthLiving #Pride2025 #CaringEconomy #RestorativeJustice #Disability #DisabilityPrideMonth #AntiRacism #AntiRacist #AntiFascist #AntiFa #AntiAbleism #AntiAbleist #Ableism #Racism #Inequality #Exclusion #Hierarchies #Intersectionality #MisogyNoir #trans #queer #transphobia #transmisia #homophobia #TERFisland #TURDIsland #ToughUnderRegressiveDemands #idk #Empathy #Caring #Intent #Intentional #Mindfulness
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