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Louis Waters commented on the post, New Horizons: ChatGPT- Blog # 3, on the site 1 day, 12 hours ago
Thanks for this very measured take on a topic that provokes a lot of kneejerk reactions, in both directions. I tend to fall on the side of it being largely a negative tool for the humanities. Something that will reorient the ways we discuss and teach critical thinking.
Right now, there is a huge, overwhelming push away from the humanities as…[Read more]
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Louis Waters wrote a new post on the site Likely Passage 2 days, 11 hours ago
Human Books: A Reflection on the Power of StoriesIn its ideal, pure form, the value of storytelling and promoting marginalized voices is self-evident. Diverse representation in media, […]
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Louis Waters wrote a new post on the site Likely Passage 1 week, 5 days ago
Goodbye Neutrality: A Reflection on New HorizonsIn this time of compounding crises, the future is a hazy thing. Inevitable because of time but conceptually shapeless. Change has […]
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I really needed to read your post today- so thank you. You had mentioned the feeling of how time has stopped, and that describes how I’ve been feeling for these past two days.
I work in a high school and while officially I’m supposed to keep politics out of the workplace, I had to have several conversations with students yesterday who felt let down by their families, communities, and nation.
I overheard a discussion around a group of freshman (full disclosure- one of them is my child) and they were trying to figure out what they could do. I asked them if they were trying to start a revolution, and several of them yelled “YES!” While I was teasing, I was given hope. These kids are 14 years old, but they are already aware that they have to do something in this world to help.
So yes. Collaborate. Connect to the right organizations and make sure that we take a stand for what is right.
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Louis – I so appreciate your honesty and thoughtfulness about this post. The last week plus has been difficult in many ways. I feel like I’m grieving your last paragraph resonates and I hope and I will always have hope that this will be the way forward.
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Louis Waters wrote a new post on the site Likely Passage 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Perceptions: An Innovation Strategy & RoadmapFor this project I initially planned on creating a innovation strategy and roadmap proposing a library television station for the Los […]
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Louis Waters commented on the post, AI and Hyperlinked Environments Reflection #1, on the site 1 month ago
Thanks for the recommendations and the links! Lehmann’s work looks very interesting. The design of a library definitely has a huge impact on how a community views the library. And some of these modern super-libraries find incredible ways of blending classic, traditional models — with stacks and reading rooms and a general feeling…[Read more]
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Louis Waters commented on the post, AI and Hyperlinked Environments Reflection #1, on the site 1 month ago
Thank you!
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Louis Waters wrote a new post on the site Likely Passage 1 month, 1 week ago
Global Beacons: A Reflection on Hyperlinked Environments
The two articles on past IFLA Library of the Year award winners (Helsinki Central Library Oodi in 2019, and Deichman Bjørvika in 2021) […]-
@Louis Thanks for this post. I will update the module with the newest winner!
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Thank you!
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@louis It’s so sad to hear (among so many other things) that the Edward Said Public Library was destroyed. This was a very good read, and I enjoyed checking out many of the libraries you linked to.
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Thanks for the recommendations and the links! Lehmann’s work looks very interesting. The design of a library definitely has a huge impact on how a community views the library. And some of these modern super-libraries find incredible ways of blending classic, traditional models — with stacks and reading rooms and a general feeling of bookiness — with the hyper modern open layouts, where anything feels possible. Especially when the architecture seems to blend into and become one with the urban and natural landscape.
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Louis Waters wrote a new post on the site Likely Passage 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Considering Class: A Reflection on Hyperlinked Communitiesdanah boyd’s[1] What World Are We Building is mostly about the ways man-made tools reflect man-made biases. Big Data is her primary c […]
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@Louis You make some strong points here about class and the hierarchy of library org charts. Much to think about and I agree we have things to do before we can truly be a hyperlinked organization.
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Louis Waters wrote a new post on the site Likely Passage 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Assignment X: Shannon Mattern's Library as InfrastructureI seem to have an unfortunate allergy to anything that hints at tech boosterism, so I found myself groaning here we go again when I […]
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Hi!
I love how you mentioned seeing libraries for what they are and advocating for them. I also believe it is through advocating that libraries can be well-funded libraries and employ diverse staff who live in and understand their communities. It is that kind of thinking and call to action that will help ensure libraries remain resilient and relevant in the years to come. Thank you for sharing!
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Louis Waters commented on the post, Introduction to Arthur Kolat, on the site 2 months ago
Hi! All of your projects sound incredibly interesting! And congrats on publication.
I’m intrigued by experimental novels, though I’ve yet to really dive into any. James Elkins’ project sounds really interesting, and the book published by Unnamed Press sounds like something I’d really enjoy (I’m a big fan of both Sebald and Tokarczuk).
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Louis Waters commented on the post, A Little About Me, on the site 2 months, 1 week ago
Oh I love the original Wicker Man. I’m a little more mixed on The Witch and Robert Eggers in genereal, though I’ve seen most of his films and am looking forward to his upcoming Nosferatu. Thomas Ligotti is great. He’s a weird fiction guy, I guess. Very strange, disturbing, and dryly funny stories.
For folk horror I’ve been finishing up the…[Read more]
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Louis Waters commented on the post, A Little About Me, on the site 2 months, 1 week ago
I also love Halloween. My wife and I have been sneaking out the decorations earlier and earlier every year. She’s was more of a horror kid than I was, I was too scared, but I’ve come to really love the genre. Mostly movies, mostly older moodier ones. I’m currently finishing up a set of folk horror movies. I have started trying to read at least one…[Read more]
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Louis Waters commented on the post, Inspiration: Library Outpost!, on the site 2 months, 1 week ago
This a great idea! Libraries should be doing everything they can to increase their footprint in the community, as one of the increasingly rare completely free, open resources. I wonder if there are any plans to include any non-traditional library material, a kind of Library of Things. It’d be great if people could zip over to a local library…[Read more]
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Louis Waters posted an update in the group
Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy 2 months, 3 weeks agoHi everyone! I’m currently home with a sleepy newborn and on leave from work, so I’ve had plenty of binging time! I just finished watching all of the Alien movies I had not seen or had not seen in a very long time, in preparation for when I can watch Alien Romulus at home. I also, to keep the sci-fi franchise theme going, binged a few of the…[Read more]
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@louis Congratulations on your new baby, that is so awesome! I also just binged the Alien movies and went to see Romulus in theaters – and it was SO GOOD and did not disappoint. Also, that’s so exciting that you just started GoT. GoT is my favorite show and is so epic. I hope you have fun watching it!
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@Louis Congrats on the new little one! I have been a longtime fan of the Alien franchise although later films were not as finely presented as the first two. I am eager to stream Romulus as well.
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Louis Waters commented on the post, Introduction, on the site 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Oh nice! That sounds like really interesting blend. I mainly focused on European art-house and experimental film while in school, but my tastes have expanded to include noir (thanks TCM!) and a much greater appreciation for horror. The latter took me a while to come around on because when I was younger, the tension during the build up to the…[Read more]
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Louis Waters commented on the post, Introduction, on the site 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Nice to meet you! That sounds like an interesting project! It’s a really great library and I’m glad to hear it’s being discussed in some of these courses.
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Louis Waters commented on the post, Action Item: Share Your Intro Post Here!, on the site 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi everyone! Looking forward to meeting and working with you all!
Here is my introduction post: https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/likelypassage/2024/08/23/hello-world/
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Louis Waters commented on the post, Important: Creating an OPML File for Your Blogs, on the site 2 months, 4 weeks ago
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