Designing a navigating various contextual arrangements w/ an enigmatic sense of hope. Summoning kindred spirits at ghostcontext.xyz.
aronThe Ghost Context Thesis
For those new to the concept, "ghost context" refers to a shared context—generated at the intersection of common experiences, interests, or connections—that exists before or beyond the awareness of those who inhabit it. Surfacing awareness of shared reference points often deepens existing relationships, leads to new ones, and accelerates collaboration and belonging. At ghostcontext.xyz, we are bringing the concept to life first through the lens of NFT collections. The app we’ve built gives us...
aronGhosts in the Synchronicity Machine
For newcomers, this is part of an ongoing series of blog posts examining applications of a concept we introduced earlier this year called "ghost context.” For those new to the concept, ghost context refers to any shared context—generated at the intersection of common experiences, interests, or connections—that exists before or beyond the awareness of those who inhabit it. Surfacing awareness of these types of shared reference points often deepens existing relationships, leads to new ones, and...
aronGhost Context: A Pathway from Collections to Connections
In 72 hours, I went from not knowing how to run a command or write a line of code to deploying a custom-built app on my local computer, which I plan to launch as an open-source, public good. tldr The app analyzes the NFTs held by a wallet address and summons a list of kindred spirits based on collections associated with that wallet. Collectors of this Mirror post will be granted early access to the app.The StoryThe text below has been copied from Farcaster (link below) and edited lightly for ...
aronThe Ghost Context Thesis
For those new to the concept, "ghost context" refers to a shared context—generated at the intersection of common experiences, interests, or connections—that exists before or beyond the awareness of those who inhabit it. Surfacing awareness of shared reference points often deepens existing relationships, leads to new ones, and accelerates collaboration and belonging. At ghostcontext.xyz, we are bringing the concept to life first through the lens of NFT collections. The app we’ve built gives us...
aronGhosts in the Synchronicity Machine
For newcomers, this is part of an ongoing series of blog posts examining applications of a concept we introduced earlier this year called "ghost context.” For those new to the concept, ghost context refers to any shared context—generated at the intersection of common experiences, interests, or connections—that exists before or beyond the awareness of those who inhabit it. Surfacing awareness of these types of shared reference points often deepens existing relationships, leads to new ones, and...
aronGhost Context: A Pathway from Collections to Connections
In 72 hours, I went from not knowing how to run a command or write a line of code to deploying a custom-built app on my local computer, which I plan to launch as an open-source, public good. tldr The app analyzes the NFTs held by a wallet address and summons a list of kindred spirits based on collections associated with that wallet. Collectors of this Mirror post will be granted early access to the app.The StoryThe text below has been copied from Farcaster (link below) and edited lightly for ...
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Calling all context designers, remix artists, divergent dreamers, seekers and hyperconnectors! Recognizing that the utility of ghostcontext.xyz is currently limited by what we have chosen to collectively bring and mint onchain, we understand that its value might be held on reserve for your future selves. With that in mind, we hope engaging with the conceptual underpinnings of ghost context can still prove to be a rewarding exercise for your imagination, both literally and figuratively.
https://mirror.xyz/aronshelton.eth/NBgn6MBFSsa2TLFiILyAa1mWLG5h_fRJ0NWM-LoAZNE
Remix the content (provide your interpretation of the concepts shared in this post, add new stories, copy+paste, prompt ChatGPT, reorganize, reword or summarize, critique, pull in different reference points, take us on your own fictional or nonfictional journeys exploring these ideas, etc.)
Prizes:
1st Place - .13 ETH (~$290 USD) + Folklore Season Pass (valued at .05 ETH) + physical + digital copy of The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future by RADAR (valued at $30)
2nd Place - Folklore Season Pass + physical + digital copy of The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future by RADAR (valued at $30)
3rd Place - Folklore Season Pass + The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future (digital copy ONLY)
To be eligible:
Writing submission must include the disclaimer and definition of ghost context + Creative Commons license.
Disclaimer: This is part of a unique series of blog posts examining applications of a concept called "ghost context.” For those new to the concept, ghost context refers to any shared context—generated at the intersection of common experiences, interests, or connections—that exists before or beyond the awareness of those who inhabit it. Surfacing awareness of these types of shared reference points often deepens existing relationships, leads to new ones, and accelerates collaboration and belonging.
Creative Commons License:
Ghosts in the Synchronicity Machine © 2023 by aronshelton.eth is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Here is a Google Doc Template.
Remix or submit artwork (AI-generated images, memes, diagrams, etc.) connected to the various concepts or stories used in the Mirror post (ghost context, engineered synchronicity, kindred spirits, The Synchronicity Machine, The Flavor Alchemists, Threads of Unity, etc.)
Top Prize:
1st Place - .13 ETH (~$290 USD) + Folklore Season Pass (valued at .05 ETH) + physical + digital copy of The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future by RADAR (valued at $30)
2nd Place - Folklore Season Pass + physical + digital copy of The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future by RADAR (valued at $30)
3rd Place - Folklore Season Pass + The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future by RADAR (digital copy ONLY)
A wallet is not required to participate in either contest. Participants should send submissions to aron@ghostcontext.xyz. Our team will upload submissions promptly and coordinate with non-wallet-holding participants if their submissions win either contest. Contributions via email will also be given the option to have their submissions remain anonymous.
Submissions must be submitted by Sunday, January 8, 2024.
Voting:
There will be a panel of at least 5 judges selected by our team to vote on submissions with the winners being decided on January 13, 2024.*
*Our team reserves the right to bring all submissions onchain with all potential proceeds from mints being distributed as follows:
Calling all context designers, remix artists, divergent dreamers, seekers and hyperconnectors! Recognizing that the utility of ghostcontext.xyz is currently limited by what we have chosen to collectively bring and mint onchain, we understand that its value might be held on reserve for your future selves. With that in mind, we hope engaging with the conceptual underpinnings of ghost context can still prove to be a rewarding exercise for your imagination, both literally and figuratively.
https://mirror.xyz/aronshelton.eth/NBgn6MBFSsa2TLFiILyAa1mWLG5h_fRJ0NWM-LoAZNE
Remix the content (provide your interpretation of the concepts shared in this post, add new stories, copy+paste, prompt ChatGPT, reorganize, reword or summarize, critique, pull in different reference points, take us on your own fictional or nonfictional journeys exploring these ideas, etc.)
Prizes:
1st Place - .13 ETH (~$290 USD) + Folklore Season Pass (valued at .05 ETH) + physical + digital copy of The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future by RADAR (valued at $30)
2nd Place - Folklore Season Pass + physical + digital copy of The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future by RADAR (valued at $30)
3rd Place - Folklore Season Pass + The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future (digital copy ONLY)
To be eligible:
Writing submission must include the disclaimer and definition of ghost context + Creative Commons license.
Disclaimer: This is part of a unique series of blog posts examining applications of a concept called "ghost context.” For those new to the concept, ghost context refers to any shared context—generated at the intersection of common experiences, interests, or connections—that exists before or beyond the awareness of those who inhabit it. Surfacing awareness of these types of shared reference points often deepens existing relationships, leads to new ones, and accelerates collaboration and belonging.
Creative Commons License:
Ghosts in the Synchronicity Machine © 2023 by aronshelton.eth is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Here is a Google Doc Template.
Remix or submit artwork (AI-generated images, memes, diagrams, etc.) connected to the various concepts or stories used in the Mirror post (ghost context, engineered synchronicity, kindred spirits, The Synchronicity Machine, The Flavor Alchemists, Threads of Unity, etc.)
Top Prize:
1st Place - .13 ETH (~$290 USD) + Folklore Season Pass (valued at .05 ETH) + physical + digital copy of The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future by RADAR (valued at $30)
2nd Place - Folklore Season Pass + physical + digital copy of The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future by RADAR (valued at $30)
3rd Place - Folklore Season Pass + The Curious Human's Field Guide to the Future by RADAR (digital copy ONLY)
A wallet is not required to participate in either contest. Participants should send submissions to aron@ghostcontext.xyz. Our team will upload submissions promptly and coordinate with non-wallet-holding participants if their submissions win either contest. Contributions via email will also be given the option to have their submissions remain anonymous.
Submissions must be submitted by Sunday, January 8, 2024.
Voting:
There will be a panel of at least 5 judges selected by our team to vote on submissions with the winners being decided on January 13, 2024.*
*Our team reserves the right to bring all submissions onchain with all potential proceeds from mints being distributed as follows:
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