Monthly Curation - April '25
Curated links and short commentary related to creativity, innovation, conservation, design and world affairs.
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Curation and opinion on innovation, technology and creativity
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AI
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AI - UK Parliamentary Debate
At present, the application of UK copyright law to the training of AI models is disputed and a parliamentary debate seeks to focus on the issues arising from a government consultation.
Of Vemeer & AI
An exploration of baroque painting style using Gen AI and a simple prompt strategy.
Monthly Curation - April '25
Curated links and short commentary related to creativity, innovation, conservation, design and world affairs.
Podcast
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Summer / Winter Album - Graceland
Summer Album / Winter Album is a unique podcast hosted by Jody Avirgan and Craig Finn, classifying albums by season. In a standout episode, they debate Paul Simon's Graceland, my desert island disc. Published by Pushkin Media, with guest Malcolm Gladwell, it’s a must-listen for music lovers.
Travel
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Travel Advice
Travel is personal and prompted by a Kevin Kelly post offering 50 years of Travel Tips, I’ve compiled a list of observations and tips from own recreational and business travel.
Helium Labs He3 - User Review
The He3 by Helium Design Lab enhances Leica Q-series ergonomics with a CNC-machined aluminium grip, Apple AirTag integration, and seamless battery/SD card access. Its high-quality build, modular design, and Arca-Swiss compatibility make it a worthy investment for improved handling and functionality.
PlugBug with Find My - A Review
Apart from an inelegant product name, this is a thoughtfully designed product with few imperfections.
Portrait of Francis Williams
The portrait of Francis Williams is the only painting ever made of Halley’s comet in 1759, on its momentous first predicted return.
Food and Memory
When people die, they live on in our hearts, but the truth is, at Christmas, they often live on as heartburn, too.
The Most Important of Lists
The philosophical quandry of quantifying a list of the top 25 most influential recipes.
Tom Stoddart - Legacy
Tom Stoddart remains one of the most profoundly empathetic and influential documentary photographers of our times.