Photo source:
http://wweek.com/portland/article-18140-notes_from_the_occupation.html
PS: I'm adding this photo of rn at the Occupy Wall Street camp in New York (see comments).
one typist in the 21st century
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Counternarratives
Photo source:
http://wweek.com/portland/article-18140-notes_from_the_occupation.html
PS: I'm adding this photo of rn at the Occupy Wall Street camp in New York (see comments).
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Cool! We're planning a short trip to PDX in November and I want to stop by Ace and Microcosm publishing. I liked your take on it too.
ReplyDeleteVERY provocative and well-written post, Richard.
ReplyDeleteHazy glimpses of all industrial orders, indeed.
I feel both "retro" and looking to the future in my current enthusiasm for All Things Typewriter, in these turbulent times.
There's some reason for that, somewhere.
Great Kierkegaard quote - and I sense big wisdom in it not being clear what the import/best consideration or Big Question of this is - and shouldn't be guessed at now. It's a people's reaction, and it's damn sincere.
ReplyDeleteEvery event will be framed by media/spin into what it is not, for eg a 'class war' - what a ludicrously dated idea! Oh yeah, they're communists huh.
I think it's a reminder that direct reaction and voice is still possible, and that it connects rapidly online.
Two weeks ago, I brought my 1930s Remington No. 5 portable to the Occupy Wall Street encampment in NYC. No, I didn't donate the machine to the group (I have a 50s Smith Corona that I think I will hand over.) I just sat and wrote some fragmented manifestos that wound up exploring 'unorganizing' as a form of organizing. I used to be a community organizer, but I learned a new way of organizing from the experience. I don't think it's possible to join these 'occupy' encampments simply as a follower or supporter. Because of their inchoate nature, they ask that you show up with an action in mind -- even if it's something as simple as sitting with a typewriter and expressing yourself on paper. Plus, scores of people -- passersby and occupiers alike -- loved the off-the-grid good looks of my trusty old free speech machine. One nine-year-old typed his name, and then turned to his mom and told her that he wanted an old typewriter for his birthday.
ReplyDeleteFYI: here's me with my Remington at the OWS:
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So the revolution may be typewritten after all! Great post, thanks for sharing the links and your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for his inspiring post. Bravo!
ReplyDelete"this" inspiring post. (sorry, typo)
ReplyDeleteThe revolution *is* being typewritten! :D
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As always, Richard, a fascinating post and pics. I just hope beyone hope that the donated type writers don't end up in the trash heap when the camp breaks up, or just left to rot in the rain!
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