Text by Joel Levinson, Copyright 2023 . Behind The Scenes . I FELT LIKE I was Marcello Mastroianni walking onto the film set for La Dolce Vita; a colorful cast of characters assembled in slightly exotic circumstances later than scheduled. The Dolce Vita feeling stayed with me, even intensified, as the afternoon progressed. Tony had … Read more
. Text by Neal Slavin, Copyright 2023 . An Assignment That is Hard to Forget . As the movie Oppenheimer is about to be launched I wrestle with thoughts and feelings I’ve had since 1987. In that year I was commissioned by the Washington Post Magazine to create a Neal Slavin Groups page comprised of … Read more
Text by ChatGBT . Edited by Tony Ward . Sentient Beings and the Potential for Conscious Computers . The concept of sentience has long captivated human curiosity, representing the ability to experience consciousness, self-awareness, and subjective perception. Throughout history, sentience has been primarily attributed to living beings, particularly humans and certain animals. However, with the … Read more
Text by ChatGBT . Edited by Tony Ward . Guns: Dangers and the Illusion of False Security . The issue of gun ownership is a highly debated topic, particularly regarding its impact on personal safety. While proponents argue that owning a gun provides a sense of security, it is crucial to examine the dangers associated … Read more
Photography and Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 . The Apartment . The apartment that I rented in Amsterdam at the turn of the 2000’s was a perfect location for me to work from at that point in time. I had become friends with local businesswoman, Danny Linden who owned a fetish shop on … Read more