Comments on: Technologies of the Self http://keywords.oxus.net/archives/2008/04/25/technologies-of-the-self/ The personal blog of P. Kerim Friedman. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 02:00:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Kerim Friedman http://keywords.oxus.net/archives/2008/04/25/technologies-of-the-self/comment-page-1/#comment-8084 Kerim Friedman Tue, 20 May 2008 09:47:26 +0000 http://keywords.oxus.net/?p=2801#comment-8084 I don't know if I'd call it a "turning point in radical self-consciousness" both Gramsci and Lenin were enthusiastic advocates of Taylorism (what Gramsci called "Fordism"), thinking that efficiency would give workers more time for revolution. They didn't predict the extent to which TV, video games, and shopping would consume that <a href="http://www.shirky.com/herecomeseverybody/2008/04/looking-for-the-mouse.html" rel="nofollow">congitive surplus</a>. I don’t know if I’d call it a “turning point in radical self-consciousness” both Gramsci and Lenin were enthusiastic advocates of Taylorism (what Gramsci called “Fordism”), thinking that efficiency would give workers more time for revolution. They didn’t predict the extent to which TV, video games, and shopping would consume that congitive surplus.

]]> By: Scott Sommers http://keywords.oxus.net/archives/2008/04/25/technologies-of-the-self/comment-page-1/#comment-8083 Scott Sommers Tue, 20 May 2008 07:31:07 +0000 http://keywords.oxus.net/?p=2801#comment-8083 This is a major turning point in radical self-consciousness. Even people who would otherwise resist regimentation are finding that becoming regimented just makes life that much easier. Scientific management is no longer something that individuals try to avoid through rebellion. Not only is it sought after by people who 'know better', the 'efficiency' it brings is celebrated. This is a major turning point in radical self-consciousness. Even people who would otherwise resist regimentation are finding that becoming regimented just makes life that much easier. Scientific management is no longer something that individuals try to avoid through rebellion. Not only is it sought after by people who ‘know better’, the ‘efficiency’ it brings is celebrated.

]]> By: ilya http://keywords.oxus.net/archives/2008/04/25/technologies-of-the-self/comment-page-1/#comment-8040 ilya Wed, 07 May 2008 06:34:33 +0000 http://keywords.oxus.net/?p=2801#comment-8040 Great help thanks! (Now I can reclaim my selves...) Great help thanks! (Now I can reclaim my selves…)

]]> By: Kerim Friedman http://keywords.oxus.net/archives/2008/04/25/technologies-of-the-self/comment-page-1/#comment-8039 Kerim Friedman Wed, 07 May 2008 00:19:02 +0000 http://keywords.oxus.net/?p=2801#comment-8039 The things data is just an XML file in the ~/Library/Application Support/CulturedCode/Things folder. But if you hold down the "option" key when you open Things you can specify any location you like for the library. I store it in my <a href="http://getdropbox.com" rel="nofollow">DropBox</a> folder so it syncs between computers. The things data is just an XML file in the ~/Library/Application Support/CulturedCode/Things folder. But if you hold down the “option” key when you open Things you can specify any location you like for the library. I store it in my DropBox folder so it syncs between computers.

]]> By: ilya http://keywords.oxus.net/archives/2008/04/25/technologies-of-the-self/comment-page-1/#comment-8036 ilya Tue, 06 May 2008 16:07:24 +0000 http://keywords.oxus.net/?p=2801#comment-8036 I had just read excerpt of Dorinne Kondo's "Crafting Selves: Power, Gender, and Discourses of Identity in a Japanese Workplace" today and I thought using a software in Mac --- weaving new databody --- is always recreating a new self. Don't like Kondo has an "original" American identity to return to, when struggling with un-productivity softwares I always could stay right here waiting. So, thanks for introducing Things. But do you know how to backup Things' data? I had just read excerpt of Dorinne Kondo’s “Crafting Selves: Power, Gender, and Discourses of Identity in a Japanese Workplace” today and I thought using a software in Mac — weaving new databody — is always recreating a new self. Don’t like Kondo has an “original” American identity to return to, when struggling with un-productivity softwares I always could stay right here waiting. So, thanks for introducing Things.

But do you know how to backup Things’ data?

]]> By: Kerim Friedman http://keywords.oxus.net/archives/2008/04/25/technologies-of-the-self/comment-page-1/#comment-8033 Kerim Friedman Sun, 04 May 2008 10:00:29 +0000 http://keywords.oxus.net/?p=2801#comment-8033 Natalie, Thanks for dropping by! Sorry I didn't have more to say about Foucault, but I've been doing most of my serious academic blogging over at <a href="http://savageminds.org/" rel="nofollow">Savage Minds</a> these days, leaving this site for things that don't fit over there ... like software reviews and ruminations on Taiwanese life. Natalie,

Thanks for dropping by! Sorry I didn’t have more to say about Foucault, but I’ve been doing most of my serious academic blogging over at Savage Minds these days, leaving this site for things that don’t fit over there … like software reviews and ruminations on Taiwanese life.

]]> By: Natalie Hanson http://keywords.oxus.net/archives/2008/04/25/technologies-of-the-self/comment-page-1/#comment-8030 Natalie Hanson Sat, 03 May 2008 13:22:26 +0000 http://keywords.oxus.net/?p=2801#comment-8030 Hi Kerim, technologies of the self was a pivotal theoretical framework for me in my dissertation research, so I was hoping you'd have something new and insightful to say. I think it's the first time I've come to an anthropology blog and learned something about software! I'm a mac user too, and a compulsive organize, so I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the tip! Natalie Hi Kerim, technologies of the self was a pivotal theoretical framework for me in my dissertation research, so I was hoping you’d have something new and insightful to say. I think it’s the first time I’ve come to an anthropology blog and learned something about software! I’m a mac user too, and a compulsive organize, so I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the tip! Natalie

]]> By: Kerim Friedman http://keywords.oxus.net/archives/2008/04/25/technologies-of-the-self/comment-page-1/#comment-8006 Kerim Friedman Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:10:56 +0000 http://keywords.oxus.net/?p=2801#comment-8006 Lorenz, I was originally going to do a more traditional review of the various options, including iGTD - but I got so bored writing it that I decided to do something different. Before switching to Things I used iGTD and iGTD2(beta) for some time. I was quite happy with them at the time, but lost interest in them after switching to Things. While a powerful program, I found that all the features of iGTD got in my way and actually hindered productivity. The thoughtful design and simplicity of Things means I spend a lot less time thinking about the program or my data. Lorenz,

I was originally going to do a more traditional review of the various options, including iGTD – but I got so bored writing it that I decided to do something different.

Before switching to Things I used iGTD and iGTD2(beta) for some time. I was quite happy with them at the time, but lost interest in them after switching to Things. While a powerful program, I found that all the features of iGTD got in my way and actually hindered productivity. The thoughtful design and simplicity of Things means I spend a lot less time thinking about the program or my data.

]]> By: lorenz http://keywords.oxus.net/archives/2008/04/25/technologies-of-the-self/comment-page-1/#comment-8003 lorenz Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:52:50 +0000 http://keywords.oxus.net/?p=2801#comment-8003 How would you compare Things to iGTD? They are quite similar? I suppose you've tested it as well? How would you compare Things to iGTD? They are quite similar? I suppose you’ve tested it as well?

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