Thoughts On John Cage's [And Sister Corita Kent's] "Some Rules and Hints for Students and Teachers or Anybody Else"

    "Some Rules and Hints for Students and Teachers or Anybody Else" is a ruleset originally created by Sister Corita Kent for her class back around 1967-1968, but revised and popularized by American composer and musician John Cage.

    Looking more into the context and premise of the set of rules, one that resonates with my experiences as a designer is the first rule: "Find a place you trust and then, try trusting it for awhile". Though not much of an "outdoorsy" type of person, the moment I do get around exploring the places I get a sense of immersion. Giving trust to many of these locations, whether they're parks, beaches, libraries, etc. adds a newer feel and more intimate connection to the place one really trusts.

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