Experience.Computer
Experience.Computer
Julia Pott
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Julia Pott

Experience.Computer is a slow radio show about high tech. Exploring aphantasia, creativity, and the imagination.

Julia Pott on Experience.Computer

IN THIS INTERVIEW

Jay Springett leads award-winning British animator and illustrator Julia Pott through a series of imaginative exercises.

Then they discuss:

  • The role of memories and emotions in creating art

  • The Influence of dreams on creative work

  • The process of making animation and voice acting

  • The experience of directing a TV show

  • Imaginative exercises and their impact on ones art and more

QUOTES

“I feel like you're trying to be in two places at once because you can feel what it's like to be sitting in a space that you're sitting in, what it's like to look out the window, what the smells are in the room you're in, and then you're trying to imagine something else at the same time”

“Often I'm projecting exactly what makes me feel sad or scared when I see the film. If it resonates with me or if it gives me that feeling, then Then I feel like it's successful”

“I'm a terrible texter. Absolutely hate it.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Julia Pott is an animator, illustrator and the creator and executive producer for the GLAAD and Emmy nominated series Summer Camp Island on Cartoon Network - which can now be found on HBO Max. She was a staff writer on the final two seasons of Adventure Time, and was named one of the 10 Animators to Watch by Variety Magazine. She lives in Los Angeles and enjoys making ceramics.

IN YOUR MIND

Has this interview sparked any thoughts or questions about your own mind's eye, creative process, or inner experience? I'd love to hear your insights! Share your reflections in the comments below or on social media!

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ABOUT THE SHOW

In 2022 writer and host Jay Springett discovered he had aphantasia - the inability to voluntarily create mental images in one's mind. For 36 years he thought 'picture this' was a metaphor.

Experience.Computer is slow radio about high tech. An interview show exploring perception, experience and expression. The show examines how people perceive the world, and how they work with the creative tools they use to make their work with.

ABOUT THE HOST

Jay Springett is a strategist and writer. His work focuses on the design, administration and flourishing of worlds of all kinds He has hosted the 301 second long essay podcast Permanently Moved since 2018, and Experience.Computer since 2023. Jay is currently working on his first book ‘The Web Was a Side Quest‘ and writes online at thejaymo.net

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Experience.Computer is slow radio about high tech.
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