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The Blind Leading the Brand

In today's data-driven world, algorithms govern more than we realise. They mine information, spot patterns, and predict behaviors with eerie precision. Yet, for all their power, algorithms are morally ignorant. They tell us what works, never why.

Take A/B testing, a cornerstone of the modern digital world. A tweak here, a redesign there, and the algorithm declares a winner based on clicks, sales, or sign-ups. But does it understand the reasons behind the response? Whether driven by genuine interest or fleeting impulse, the algorithm remains indifferent.

Iterative design offers a similar picture. Feedback loops refine products according to metrics like time spent or conversion rates. The algorithm registers success when engagement increases, yet it is blind to the reality behind the data.

Sep

Fictional Facts and Factual Fiction

In the written word, the distinction between fact and fiction is often more elusive than we care to admit. What we label as "non-fiction" suggests a grounding in reality, a recording of what is true. What we label as "fiction" suggests a grounding in imagination, a creation of the mind.

However, this neat taxonomy of truth is itself a fiction, with ever-shifting boundaries.

Aug

Dark Matters

In the universe and the human mind alike, we encounter forces that elude our grasp. Dark matter and depression - one a cosmic mystery, the other a personal torment - are examples of the limits of what we can measure, understand, or control. Both are real, but their reality is not something we can easily pin down or quantify.

Dark matter is the scaffolding of the universe, holding galaxies together with a force we cannot see or directly measure.

Apr

I choo choo choose utilitarianism

Fraser:

"There is a runaway trolley barrelling down the railway tracks. Ahead, on the tracks, there are five people tied up and unable to move. The trolley is headed straight for them. You are standing some distance off in the train yard, next to a lever. If you pull this lever, the trolley will switch to a different set of tracks. However, you notice that there is one person on the side track.

Nov

initial git commit quotes...

While a simple "initial commit" message gets the job done, it's a missed opportunity in my book.

Nov

Seven-segment bitmask joy when displaying 7

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http://www.fraserchapman.co.uk/

Jul

Raspberry PI video wall for CFCCA

I recently had the chance to build a custom 4-screen video wall for the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA). The best part? I was able to utilise a lot of existing equipment, making it a super budget-friendly project.

Jun

Chen Man must die...

http://www.fraserchapman.co.uk/

Jan

Manchester from Arthur Millwood Court

Just a composite image I made of the view from the balcony of my old flat in Arthur Millwood Court. The image was made using 8 separate Raw photos taken on a Canon DSLR. The photos where then combined in the Microsoft Image Composite Editor.

Sep

Cornerhouse painting show

I have some paintings going into the Cornerhouse in Manchester. The work will be there from the 16th November this year until the 6th January next year. All the work, except for one painting, is previously unexhibited and I am looking forward to seeing it all up together. All the work on show will be for sale.

Form http://www.cornerhouse.org/art/art-exhibitions/fraser-chapman

"For this show Manchester-based Fraser Chapman is presenting two bodies of work.