Summary of The Art of Worlding: Creating the World You Wish to Inhabit w/ Ian Cheng

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In the video, Ian Cheng discusses the idea of worlding, which he defines as "creating the world you wish to inhabit." He compares worlding to raising a pet or raising children, and explains that a world is a network of relations that flourishes around a repeatable game. He goes on to say that the world is a pretext for other, more exciting things to grow around it, and that it is important to leave a world sufficiently fulfilled so that it can continue to exist without the original author.

00:00:00 Ian Cheng discusses his work as an artist, focusing on the idea of "making worlds." He discusses the difference between "world building" and his own approach which he calls "worlding." He provides a brief background on his work and explains the importance of the "garden" as an artist.
00:05:00 In the video, Ian Cheng discusses the idea of worlding, which he defines as "creating the world you wish to inhabit." He compares worlding to raising a pet or raising children, and explains that a world is a network of relations that flourishes around a repeatable game. He goes on to say that the world is a pretext for other, more exciting things to grow around it, and that it is important to leave a world sufficiently fulfilled so that it can continue to exist without the original author.
00:10:00 Ian Cheng discusses the idea of creating the world you wish to inhabit, and how it relates to the concept of a finite or hyper infinite game. He discusses the idea of letting go of a world, and how this can be a sign of success.
00:15:00 The video discusses the concept of worlding, or creating the world you wish to inhabit. It discusses famous examples in culture, and talks about how a world is created in a martial arts studio. This world is supported by ulterior motives, and the all the side effects (subplots) that emerge around it are strong enough to keep the world going.
00:20:00 Ian Cheng discusses the different masks or demons that must come out during the creation of worlding, focusing on the role of the Cartoonist. He explains how his work, Bob, exemplifies this.
00:25:00 Ian Cheng discusses the various masks that a cartoonist may encounter, and how the Emissary is the person who helps maintain and take care of a project once it's launched. He also discusses the complex process of creating art, and how software can be viewed as an analogous medium.
00:30:00 Ian Cheng discusses the benefits of creating worlds, citing examples such as the creation of new businesses or neighborhoods, or the development of an individual's creativity. He also discusses the importance of speed in world creation, noting that ideas can be old but if they can be executed quickly, they can have a new, dynamic effect.
00:35:00 Ian Cheng discusses how advances in artificial intelligence are helping to speed up the process of creating a rich, immersive world, while also stressing the importance of skillful world-building. He discusses how this affects the roles of artist and emissary, and how it is important to be able to release your work responsibly.
00:40:00 Ian Cheng discusses the concept of worlding, or creating the world you wish to inhabit. He draws on his experience as an artist and psychologist to illustrate the importance of expressing yourself in a continuous space. This new paradigm of programming will enable us to communicate more effectively and expressively.
00:45:00 Ian Cheng discusses the different axes of artistry that come from his own experiences and those of other artists. He speaks about the importance of balance and how it can be achieved. He also discusses how the cartoonist is the most approachable and fun to toy around with, due to their ability to be cynical and manipulative while still being benevolent.
00:50:00 Ian Cheng discusses the importance of philosophy in regards to art, and quotes a few philosophers to support his position. He goes on to say that the real philosopher is an artist of life, and that the best philosophy is the most valuable of all arts.
00:55:00 This video presents the work of academic artists and philosophers who, like artists of Reason, are interested in creating the world they wish to inhabit. The philosopher in the truest sense of the word might fall among these different artists, although it is difficult to say for certain. The Emissary, a continuously negotiate problems of life, is perhaps the artist most aligned with philosopher. Wisdom, as choosing the right problems, is also an attribute of the Emissary. Finally, in parting words, the artist mentions the anime series "Life After Bob" and the book "Psychoactive," both of which are available for streaming now.

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In the video, Ian Cheng discusses the idea of "the art of worlding," or creating the world you wish to inhabit. He provides a brief overview of the book "Quake 3rd View" and the upcoming dialogue on the book. He argues that we should all be actively engaged in world-building, as it is the only way to create the world we want to live in.