With the posting of the third set of questions below, Phase One of the Artiject is nearing completion. Some of the original questions have been changed as a result of interesting issues and topics that were raised by a number of participants. As indicated previously, answer as many questions as you wish. In keeping with the contemplaspective nature of some of consciousness’s operations, there is no expectation that all answers be submitted at once. Participants are welcome to revisit previous question sets, as well their own responses or those of others. Discourse is encouraged. These questions can also serve as a starting point for free association and stream of consciousness. Feel free to introduce yourself in the Electronic Guest Book located towards the bottom of the blog page. The deadline for submitting responses for all three question sets is August 1st.
Cognition
1. What is your understanding of “style” and “idea,” and what does the term “underground” mean to you (character, aspect, practice, metaphors etc.)
2. Is there such a thing as aesthetic fundamentalism? If so, describe it.
3.Is recognition important in the "underground," and, if so, how is it different from mainstream recognition?
4. Describe your sound, your aesthetic?
5. What is your understanding of music and/or sound art as well as music-making and/or sonification?
6. In your social context(s), what role(s) do you think music and/or sound art and music-maker and/or sonifier perform?
7. In an ideal world, what would you do/ would be doing in the future (goals/plans/dreams etc.)?
artistic impression of consciousness mapping snapshot