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Reference mining, in the context of DJ'ing and creative work, refers to the process of searching for and collecting diverse sources of inspiration and information to use in one's work
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. This practice involves:
Exploring the past and present for relevant material
Discovering rich histories and cultural contexts
Gathering a wide range of references to inform creative output
Examples of reference mining might include:
A DJ digging through record crates to find obscure samples for a new mix
A fashion designer researching historical clothing styles for a modern collection
A writer exploring various literary genres to develop a unique writing style
A filmmaker studying different cultural mythologies to create a new narrative
This process allows creators to act as "mixers," combining diverse elements to produce new and impactful work
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. By mining references, artists can create connections between different ideas, time periods, and cultures, leading to innovative and thought-provoking creations.
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The Nostalgia Cycle Loop
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The nostalgic content being churned out via movies, books, even music(!) requires less imagination on our part because it comes from already-established world building. It’s easier to imagine the context... See more
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The nostalgic content being churned out via movies, books, even music(!) requires less imagination on our part because it comes from already-established world building. It’s easier to imagine the context... See more
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By the second generation of planting, there is a noticeable decline in forest health. Within one century:... See more
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- We’re "renting" space on a platform we don’t own
- We’re paying for that space by becoming “the product” whose attention is sold to the highest ads bidder
- Our attention is also being usurped by the makers of the platform and what they’ve programmed their algorithm to show us, and
- Our data is being