Exploring the Concept of Unfinished Creative Intentions: From Antilibraries to Personal Anti-Projects
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gregwolanski
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Summary
The article explores the concept of "anti-*" activities - things people start with intention but never complete, inspired by concepts like antilibraries (books bought but never read) and antibuildings (architectural plans never built). The author reflects on personal examples like antidomains (domains purchased with big plans but never used) and connects this to the broader theme of creative intentions that remain unfinished in the digital world.
Key quotes
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Antibuildings the architect's version of sketches and plans drafted but buildings never made.
It got me thinking about the stuff I've started with intention but never brought to fruition — my own anti-*'s.
Antidomains: the domains I bought and had big plans
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