Self, Freedom, Possibility and Pace
Soul and self are functions of rate of speed.
Salamander and grass differ only in rate of speed.
“The future irrupts at all times, wanting to actualize itself in every decision we make; it tries, as hard as it can, to become the past. This is what distinguishes the future from mere fancy. The future happens.” Trust, p. 99-100
Traditional cone of uncertainty has past influencing future, present the conduit for past to future.
Reduction of self and soul.
“The orchestra played Puccini and the sort of music that you always know what’s going to come next, that you can listen to ahead, as it were.” Trust, p.365
Eno stopping flow, and time.
Possibility possible. But also, space | stopped | a beat.
Self freed. For exploration.
EXCAVATION
Trust by Hernan Diaz
Brian Eno, Music for Airports



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