Michael K

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I've been in the video games industry for going on 30 years (mostly) as a thoroughly average programmer. For the past 12+ years I’ve focused on pretty much every aspect of Augmented Reality. I've been very lucky.

Loves: #RetroGames, current games, #TheMuppets, classic simpsons quotes, #MST3k & #RiffTrax, #FilmNoir, #Philosophy, #TheKLF, #Pinball, #TwinPeaks and generally trying to pretend I understand things. #ActuallyAutistic

#Demoscene id: spacey-nz

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Michael K7h ago

I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Prof Nemerov’s current Art History course at Stanford (Continuing Studies), “The Person: A Meditation on Art”. As always, Prof Nemerov - a true kindred spirit - is taking the class on an extraordinary, moving journey through the beauty of our existence as people, and how art can help us stay in touch with (or re-discover) this beauty.

This week’s class was on the subject of Evil, and included this slide. The Thin Red Line is one of the most astonishingly transcendent films I’ve ever seen, and I was wondering if it was going to make an appearance at some point during the course.

(the course is still open, with class videos provided if you miss one (i only just caught up this week after my trip).. it weaves together poetry, literature, philosophy, film as well as visual art: https://continuingstudies.stanford.edu/courses/liberal-arts-and-sciences/the-person-a-meditation-on-art/20253_ARTH-63-Z )

Michael K1d ago
Hard to imagine that a few days ago we had the worst storm I’ve ever experienced. Real beaut of day in #Wellington, and what a lovely sunset. Also, there’s snow on the Remutakas!
Michael K3d ago

I think this is the first time since I arrived back in Wellington I’ve been able to get out and about (sinus infection followed by crazy storms). Thoroughly enjoyed the day - went out to deepest darkest Upper Hutt for a medical trial appt then to see my mum, then home.

This is a beautiful place. Satoshi fumi’s “manis” the song of the day :)

Michael KApr 19
From friday when I went to get my flu jab in Kilbirnie #Wellington. The two jigsaw pieces were about 5 metres apart so I assume the same person, while the lego piece was about 50 metres away. At any rate, I’m guessing one or more people are in for a frustrating time :)
Michael KApr 10
I see that NZ is indeed on their map. Jolly good.
Michael KApr 10
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Michael KApr 10

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Michael KApr 9

Arrived in NZ. Lovely to be around people being lovely and apologising for things not their fault (the british influence no doubt). I’m absolutely knackered. One more flight then HOME.

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Michael KApr 9

I’ve clearly been red-and-white-checker-pilled. Yesterday I became obsessed with what appeared to be a boing ball on the side of the tennis court on TV, then today every time I’ve watched a leaf fall from a tree (there are a lot of trees here, even at the airport) it’s made me think of desire/tte’s amazing “second nature” demo for amiga ocs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zkMLb7mIE8

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Michael KApr 9

Decided to be lazy today and just head to the jewel (attached to changi airport) while I wait to check in for my flight to NZ. It remains a pretty awesome place.

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