Joshua Gibbs

Regret (The Human Condition)

Just before he dies, in the few seconds beforehand, every man feels he has just inherited a measureless fortune. A hundred trillion dollars, let us say. Q: What does it feel like to die? A: Dying feels like learning you have inherited a hundred trillion dollars and then dying only a few seconds later.

Summer (Writing Project)

Over the last several weeks, I have returned to Neroli, as I do every summer. I am presently working on Love What Lasts, my fourth book. Love What Lasts began as a book about art, but is quickly becoming a clearinghouse for every idea I’ve had since finishing How To Be Unlucky. Regardless, Neroli hasContinue reading “Summer (Writing Project)”

How To Predict The Future

My latest for CiRCE is dedicated to teaching readers how to predict the future. It is easier and more humbling than you can imagine.

The Most Underrated Film Of All Time

My latest for CiRCE is about Joe Versus the Volcano. It’s a sprawling essay and you can read it here.

Playlist: Music Inspired By Sans Soleil (1983)

Talented Mr.

My latest for CiRCE is a brief reflection on my unlikely love for Patricia Highsmith and all the nasty things that algorithms do to our ability to love beauty. Read it here.

Proverbs

If you can’t say something nice, you’re probably trying to talk about the zeitgeist.

Introduction To Shakespeare

Today, my sophomore Humanities class began a four week study of Hamlet, and I opened our time in the play with a few comments on Harold Bloom’s introductory essay to Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human. The lecture is available to download by clicking here.

Eugen Bracht

The Shore of Oblivion (1889)

20 Favorite Records Of All Time

20. Love Remains, How to Dress Well 19. Without You I’m Nothing, Placebo 18. Evening Star, Fripp & Eno 17. This is Hardcore, Pulp 16. Seventh Tree, Goldfrapp 15. The Celts, Enya 14. Lovely Thunder, Harold Budd 13. Carve Out the Face of My God, Infinite Body 12. The Boatman’s Call, Nick Cave & TheContinue reading “20 Favorite Records Of All Time”