Understanding the Tarot
I. Until recently, I had never thought much of Tarot. I had of course heard of Tarot, and had some exposure to the major images, but not much more. As […]
Author Archives: Daniel Kronovet
In This Life, An Assist
The couple is on a ferry, sailing from DUMBO to Greenpoint. They are standing on the deck: he leaning against the railing, her leaning against him. His arms curl around […]
Graduation Speech: The Value of Theory
Submitted Columbia GSAS MA Convocation Speech: As Master’s graduates, we have all spent at least some time studying theory. Classicists and sociologists study theories of culture. Economists and political scientists […]
On Relationships: A Guide for Trolls
This post deals with heterosexual relationships from the male perspective, as this is the author’s experience. This focus is not meant to dismiss or render invisible other perspectives and their complexities. I. […]
The Image
I went to an amazing exhibit today. Public, Private, Secret at the International Center of Photography in the East Village. The exhibit consisted of a variety of visual media, mostly […]
How To Play Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go is happening. A powerful brand, the right technology, and a team with expertise have all come together in a magical moment. Let’s review the game and how it […]
Experience and Differentiation
I. Prologue Consider: a state of enlightenment, of simple awareness. This is where we begin. II. Undifferentiated Experience The path of meditation is a path of non-attachment to a world of sensation. The […]
Balanced and Imbalanced Culture
Some of you may remember the “GamerGate” scandal of summer 2014: a female game designer was revealed to have been in a relationship with a games journalist. She immediately came under […]
