Danica Swanson

@danicaswanson

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I wrote about why I think system conditions matter more than individual performance in producing quality writing, and why CLPs (conversational liquidity providers) on FC are underserved. Inspired by "Quality is Systemic," a great blog post by Jacob Kaplan-Moss, and by the members of the Return On Attention group chat. https://paragraph.xyz/@danicaswanson/quality-writing-is-systemic

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Thanks. It's a collab endeavor with brilliant folks I met on Farcaster (of course). I've been dropping hints and quick updates for awhile, but there's plenty more on the way. We're planning to launch in three phases. More info soon!

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This is probably my most-liked cast ever. Unexpected. Thank you. Essay update: I made progress on the editing yesterday. Anger can be great fuel. But it'll take time and a more slow-burning kind of fuel to get the piece to the finish line. I'm also heads-down preparing for the launch of the New Creative Thing (not yet announced) this month, so that takes priority. As always... we'll see what's next. https://farcaster.xyz/danicaswanson/0x28e9b54d

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visiting a chapel on Île Saint-Honorat, where Vera Molnar’s last physical works live — she was 97 years old when she took on this project. there are 13 stained glass windows forming “almost” crosses

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Sources: https://www.artnet.com/artists/louis-hector-leroux/the-poetess-sappho-in-contemplation-Lu94r01MrzOx8WN7RSV_vw2 https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4137596 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hector_Leroux--illustration_for_Sapph%C3%B4_by_Jean_Richepin--1884.jpg

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Public domain art of the day: "The Poetess Sappho in Contemplation" - oil painting by Louis Hector Leroux (1850-1900)

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Not the first time for me, either, that anger has spurred me to pick up a long-unfinished piece and see if I can finally complete the difficult layers of finishing work. We'll see. In any case, I appreciate the empathy and encouragement.

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Thanks for the encouragement and solidarity. Didn't realize you were active on the purple app once again! Just re-followed you. I'll keep working on the essay. We'll see where it goes.

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Born in America But not a fan of it A country of imperials Countless bodies used as agents of evil We keep our freedom by suppressing others We keep our amenities by extracting others We keep our voices drowning the voiceless What is a free country when others aren’t free? What is America without its blood? Its sacrifice of its people? Its greed? We celebrate a nation crumbling in front of our eyes. Our rockets glow red in the middle east. Our bombs burst in the air of own cities. To what proof are we claiming? Our flag is aligned with those who terrorize the poor, the sick, families who aren’t the right hue or carry the same beliefs. This land ain’t free—you just think it is.

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Thanks very much for the encouragement. Can't make any promises, but we'll see what happens now that I've pulled the draft out of my files once again.

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🎯 Appreciate the solidarity. It's harsh. And this kind of cruelty is nothing new for the US.

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Thanks. We'll see if I can finish it. No promises, but maybe the timing is right this time around.

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Same here. It's a day of mourning for me. Solidarity.

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Thanks for the solidarity. Most of my wardrobe is black (see: eldergoth) so I'll be wearing black anyway. But your point is well taken. 💔

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I rarely write about US politics on the purple app because Reasons, and that's unlikely to change anytime soon. But I will say this much. I hate the Fourth of July, and that's not just because I hate fireworks. This "beautiful" bill that's just been signed? Bleak. It's monstrous cruelty. And the timing heaps it on even thicker. There's an unfinished essay in my files called "USA: The Land of Suffering With a Smile." I set it aside many years ago because I couldn't edit it without sobbing. I revisited it this morning. Still don't know if I can finish it, but today I'm angry enough that I might try.

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Hmm... yeah, now that you mention it, I see what you mean. It does have some of that Klimt vibe. Thanks for pointing that out!

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Public domain art of the day: "La Méduse" (Medusa) - oil painting by Jean Delville (1893)

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Thanks. That's the theory, anyway! 😄

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> It’s easier than ever to make music, and harder than ever to make a living from it https://thewalrus.ca/the-death-of-the-middle-class-musician/

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