The Seven Japanese Aesthetic Principles
Seven principles for changing your perception: Kanso (簡素) Simplicity or the elimination of clutter. The best things are expressed in a plain, simple, natural manner. Nothing extraneous, nothing frilly. This reminds us to think not in terms of decoration but in terms of clarity—a clarity...
MTV’s The ‘Real World’ is Hell
The cast members think they're signing on for fame and fortune. Then the red guys with the pitchforks show up. Salon.com Note: This article was original published by Salon.com on July 17, 1996. I was paid about $200 to write it as a freelance. It was...