Jon Sewell

just tryna get in on the joke!
editor: Number:Inc
fmr candidate: Mayor of Nashville
(SAG)actor: StilltheKing. TN Lotto
owner: The Packing Plant (arts bldg)

[Jon Sewell @TheJonSewell]

Nashville is pretty chill when it comes to gentrification and corporate welfare but totally draws the line at shirtless dudes having well informed political philosophy.

[Jon Sewell @TheJonSewell]

I believe the audio is up on the website now. Thx for having me and others who help share spaces for many creative folks who wouldn't have a place otherwise. A great experience to participate in and hope it's a good listen.

[This Is Nashville @ThisIsNashville]

Nashville's do-it-yourself scene has a vibrant history of improvised venues where rock shows, galleries and punk ideas thrive. How is this scene finding space to express itself amid rising real estate costs? https://t.co/4AKMvzVG4z

[Jon Sewell @TheJonSewell]

@RobertTalisse Berger's videos and interviews around that time should still be up on YouTube. The episode abt his father's death mask is amazing. Great to put on while doing computer work

[Jon Sewell @TheJonSewell]

@freddieoconnell @NC5 @BelmontUniv We had to switch elementary schools because the one my daughter got into (where I went growing up) didn't have an availability. The single program there bragged abt having a 3-yr waiting list...for aftercare. No city for young kids.

[Jon Sewell @TheJonSewell]

2 Nashville kids wanna walk to school, struggle to make it a couple blocks. So young, so naive.

https://t.co/7Y5BNnGUa7

[EducatorsCooperative @Ed_Cooperative]

Nashville area educators - come join us on Saturday at EdCoLab/The Packing Plant. More info and registration here: https://t.co/FTVwCNP86v

@RethinkSchools @ZinnEdProject #TeachTruth

[Rethinking Schools @RethinkSchools]

1️⃣Attend a gathering in your area

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[Jon Sewell @TheJonSewell]

... delivered on the preferred platform for elite-to-elite communication, in refutation of the closed door, in the style of the funny bone of the body politic, where the real comedic impact is taking itself too seriously, in the context of a serious undertaking. Good luck to all!

[Jon Sewell @TheJonSewell]

In other words, its how most local government operates. But what do I know, im just a shirtless avatar on a decaying platform.

[Jon Sewell @TheJonSewell]

when ppl in power say
"Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good"
they engage a linguistic non-reference, daring you to respond to/acknowledge several underlying assumptions:

[Jon Sewell @TheJonSewell]

From a Phil of Language POV, it operates as a variation on the "Present King of France is Bald" paradox. To interact with a meaninglessness forces you to validate some part of it is true. Its empty crazy talk using words we know but when assembled dont honestly refer to anything.