# Latest **URL:** https://forum.patternclub.org/latest.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.patternclub.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.patternclub.org/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [New domain - https://forum.algorithmicpattern.org](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/new-domain-https-forum-algorithmicpattern-org/441)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 March 2022 09:15 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/new-domain-https-forum-algorithmicpattern-org/441 "2022-03-29T09:15:39Z")
Hi all, Sorry for the lack of advance notice but the domain for this forum has moved from the old https://forum.alpaca.lurk.org/ to the new slightly longer, but perhaps easier to remember https://forum.algorithmicpatter… --- ## [Patterned rituals and Vedic chants](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/patterned-rituals-and-vedic-chants/435)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [22 March 2022 10:29 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/patterned-rituals-and-vedic-chants/435 "2022-03-22T10:29:43Z")
This book is interesting: Staal, F. (1996). Ritual and Mantras: Rules Without Meaning. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. (zotero link) A book by a Dutch mathematician and philosopher on Vedic rituals. He takes a linguistic app… --- ## [Creating anti-symmetry using mirrors?](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/creating-anti-symmetry-using-mirrors/432)
**Author:** [@anu1905](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/anu1905)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2022 17:07 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/creating-anti-symmetry-using-mirrors/432 "2022-03-14T17:07:37Z")
I’m exploring a tribal folk art called ‘banjara embroidery’ where they use mirrors as an ornamental part of the traditional stitchwork. Like kolams, the banjaras are inspired by fractal symmetries and complementary colou… --- ## [Reading #2 - Laurie Spiegel - Manipulations of Musical Patterns (and others)](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/reading-2-laurie-spiegel-manipulations-of-musical-patterns-and-others/195)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2021 17:42 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/reading-2-laurie-spiegel-manipulations-of-musical-patterns-and-others/195 "2021-05-09T17:42:36Z")
Ok definitely time for a new reading! http://lauriespiegel.net/ls/writings/musical\_manip.html It’s quite short, so lets try expanding this into a Laurie Spiegel ‘deep cuts’\[1\] session - if you have time/energy to spare… --- ## [Pattern creation classes](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409)
**Author:** [@Jones](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/Jones)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 14:08 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409 "2022-01-24T14:08:49Z")
Continuing from the starter class last year, planning on running some more pay-as-you-feel classes in pattern generation. I’d like to take you all through ancient methods of pattern creation, from the basic Roman method… --- ## [Stick charts](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/stick-charts/406)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2022 17:28 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/stick-charts/406 "2022-01-16T17:28:38Z")
I need to look into this more, but for now, these devices for communicating wave patterns and for navigating are fascinating. The way they are constructed reminds me of wire-bending. --- ## [Wirebending](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/wirebending/405)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2022 14:05 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/wirebending/405 "2022-01-16T14:05:06Z")
Here’s a really interesting talk that includes wirebending craft for Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival, captured as the Bailey-Derek grammar based on Stiny’s approach to shape. A more recent and more in-depth… --- ## [Seminars on Ethnomathematics](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/seminars-on-ethnomathematics/401)
**Author:** [@Tinca](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/Tinca)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 January 2022 16:39 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/seminars-on-ethnomathematics/401 "2022-01-10T16:39:53Z")
Hi there, Happy New Year first of all. I just came across a seminar taking place at EHESS in Paris that might be of interest for the present group: http://www.sphere.univ-paris-diderot.fr/IMG/pdf/ehtnomathematique-ehess… --- ## [Algorithmic Pattern discord server](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/algorithmic-pattern-discord-server/397)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 January 2022 15:15 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/algorithmic-pattern-discord-server/397 "2022-01-08T15:15:59Z")
Hi all, I’ve just created an Algorithmic Pattern discord server, you can join it here: A discord server is a text-based chat system, with capability for voice and video chat as well. I think this forum should stay t… --- ## [Patterns in architecture](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/patterns-in-architecture/221)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2020 14:05 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/patterns-in-architecture/221 "2020-12-06T14:05:36Z")
I wondered about picking a theme rather than a particular piece of writing this time? Then we can each read a bit to feed a nice conversation at this time: 2020-12-05T19:00:00Z (UTC). (if the date looks weird you’re prob… --- ## [Cats cradle](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/cats-cradle/383)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [17 November 2021 17:19 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/cats-cradle/383 "2021-11-17T17:19:20Z")
I’m getting into this book: It’s got me with this from Haraway on the ‘cat’s cradle’ game: Adopting the game of cat’s cradle, she underlines the possibilities of generating new thoughts, but also new ways of coming … --- ## [fundamental questions](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/fundamental-questions/314)
**Author:** [@ivan](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/ivan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [16 November 2021 22:18 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/fundamental-questions/314 "2021-11-16T22:18:32Z")
These are some fundamental questions, probably without a definitive answer, but worth to be discussed: Where do patterns come from? What makes a pattern interesting? What are the limits of pattern perception (at which s… --- ## [Open calls](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/open-calls/362)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 November 2021 12:45 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/open-calls/362 "2021-11-16T12:45:00Z")
A thread for open calls for e.g. residencies, publications, conferences and other events related to algorithmic patterns. --- ## [Listening to algorithmic patterns online workshop](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/listening-to-algorithmic-patterns-online-workshop/371)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 October 2021 15:24 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/listening-to-algorithmic-patterns-online-workshop/371 "2021-10-12T15:24:14Z")
Hi all, I’m doing a free online ‘listening to algorithmic patterns’ workshop next week, as part of the PENELOPE “looms in motion” online exhibition/laboratory. Listening to Tidal patterns + comparing them with weaves. F… --- ## [Mindstorms by Papert](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/mindstorms-by-papert/364)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2021 12:17 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/mindstorms-by-papert/364 "2021-08-26T12:17:25Z")
I’m finally getting around to reading Mindstorms by Seymour Papert. I’ve enjoyed his writing before so was looking forward to this seminal work on computing education. I’m surprised by the first chapter though. In a ty… --- ## [Vocal patterns](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/vocal-patterns/353)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2021 16:05 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/vocal-patterns/353 "2021-06-18T16:05:49Z")
Control of articulatory speech synthesis seems a lot like a very technical choreographic language. From the example here: Articulatory synthesis To set the glottis to a position suitable for phonation, use the Artword… --- ## [Ironies of automation](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/ironies-of-automation/351)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2021 15:32 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/ironies-of-automation/351 "2021-06-18T15:32:22Z")
Relevant to the deep history thread: Deep History of Automation I really enjoyed reading this text recently: Bainbridge, Lisanne. ‘Ironies of Automation’. Automatica 19, no. 6 (1 November 1983): 775–79. https://doi.org… --- ## [Deep History of Automation](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/deep-history-of-automation/349)
**Author:** [@mncmncmnc](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/mncmncmnc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2021 07:55 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/deep-history-of-automation/349 "2021-06-18T07:55:37Z")
Hi friends, Recently I’ve become obsessed with the Banu Musa brothers, who worked at the House of Wisdom in Baghdad in the 9th century. Among other things, they designed and created the first known programmable musical … --- ## [Terminology for low-level content of a pattern](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/terminology-for-low-level-content-of-a-pattern/332)
**Author:** [@jarm](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/jarm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2021 18:21 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/terminology-for-low-level-content-of-a-pattern/332 "2021-06-17T18:21:14Z")
What do people think about terminology used to describe the low-level content of a pattern? By this I mean the actual things that are being patterned. Is it possible (and desirable?) to describe these in a domain indepe… --- ## [Proc. BICCS 2021 - Biennial International Conference for the Craft Sciences](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/proc-biccs-2021-biennial-international-conference-for-the-craft-sciences/343)
**Author:** [@jarm](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/jarm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2021 08:47 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/proc-biccs-2021-biennial-international-conference-for-the-craft-sciences/343 "2021-05-14T08:47:21Z")
Some very interesting papers here, including: Patterned Silk Weaving in Ancient TimesA Study of Some Silks from Central-Asia Found in the Viking Area. Knowledge transfer in heritage cultural craft, damask weaving A rol… --- ## [Bell/clave patterns and other circles](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/bell-clave-patterns-and-other-circles/287)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2021 16:33 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/bell-clave-patterns-and-other-circles/287 "2021-01-15T16:33:54Z")
Not to distract from the ongoing ethnomathematics thread, but thought I’d start a thread of readings on bell/clave patterns, starting with this one: https://www.mtosmt.org/issues/mto.00.6.1/mto.00.6.1.anku.html I made … --- ## [Levels of patterning](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/levels-of-patterning/293)
**Author:** [@mrreason](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/mrreason)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [20 January 2021 10:24 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/levels-of-patterning/293 "2021-01-20T10:24:17Z")
When I was looking into patterns in general, I came across the article “Performing with Patterns of Time” by Thor Magnusson and @yaxu long time ago to get started (published in the Oxford Handbook of Algorithmic Music). … --- ## [Non-patterns](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/non-patterns/219)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 November 2020 21:17 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/non-patterns/219 "2020-11-28T21:17:33Z")
Spotted this cursed rug on reddit: "I CAN’T FIND THE PATTERN IN MY RUG AND IT IS TRIGGERING ME. My in laws bought this rug and I can’t see if there is a pattern in it or not. PLEASE help if you can find one. " As … --- ## [Code of Conduct](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/code-of-conduct/78)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2020 17:47 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/code-of-conduct/78 "2020-10-01T17:47:36Z")
Alpaca forum - Code of Conduct All participants in this forum are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Please support it and help ensure a safe environment for everybody. What Is This? To meet our aim t… --- ## [White noise and information content](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/white-noise-and-information-content/183)
**Author:** [@clarissa.littler](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/clarissa.littler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2020 16:11 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/white-noise-and-information-content/183 "2020-11-13T16:11:56Z")
So this is a little follow up to a discussion we had in the reading group chat last weekend. So I made the statement that white noise was too random and symmetric, hence the problem I was having in the generative music … --- ## [Percussion and pattern](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/percussion-and-pattern/189)
**Author:** [@kblamo](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/kblamo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 November 2020 00:39 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/percussion-and-pattern/189 "2020-11-02T00:39:20Z")
more than pattern, drummers play where they’re from… mongo santamaria (havana) earl palmer (new orleans) --- ## [Legal issues around patterns (moved from intro thread)](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/legal-issues-around-patterns-moved-from-intro-thread/180)
**Author:** [@clarissa.littler](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/clarissa.littler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2020 17:31 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/legal-issues-around-patterns-moved-from-intro-thread/180 "2020-10-24T17:31:23Z")
Okay wait what are the legal aspects of patterns? [Previous page](https://forum.patternclub.org/latest.md?page=1)