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Shawn Bell

@bellnet.bsky.social

1.2K followers 5.7K following 116 posts

Retired curriculum designer and interactive media arts educator. Composer, applying complexity science, a-life research and computational creativity to generative and interactive music systems.

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Billionaire families have spent $1.7 BILLION on the 2026 midterms so far — a 5,200% increase since the 2010 midterms. Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day. Big Money is the root of our dysfunction. (Robert Reich)

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

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The Billionaire Age Pt 1 | How did we get here?

Podcast Episode · Ideas · March 31 · 54m

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

‘Time For Action Is Now’: Norway FM’s Fiery UNGA Takedown Of Trump, Putin, Bibi Draws Huge Applause

YouTube video by Hook Global

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

“Invention XXIII,” is the 41st piece from “NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations.” Headphones are recommended as the piece was mixed using ambisonic techniques.

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Invention XXIII, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

“Invention XXII,” is the 40th piece from “NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations.” Refinements to the NetWorks algorithm, include a preliminary exploration of top-down constraints, formed by the bottom-up interactions between nodes shawnbell.bandcamp.com/track/invent...

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Invention XXII, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Unacceptable

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

“Invention XXI,” is the 39th piece from “NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations.” Refinements to the NetWorks algorithm, include a preliminary exploration of top-down constraints, formed by the bottom-up interactions between nodes. Headphones recommended, as ambisonic mixing techniques were used.

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Invention XXI, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Trump’s Inner Circle & Use of Military Power | The War Cabinet (full documentary) | FRONTLINE (PBS)

YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Trump and his henchmen should be arrested before they commit war crimes.

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

“Invocation XVIII,” is the 38th piece from “NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations.” Refinements to the NetWorks algorithm, include a preliminary exploration of top-down constraints, formed by the bottom-up interactions. Headphones are recommended.

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Invocation XVIII, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

“Invention XX,” is the 37th piece from "NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations." Refinements to the NetWorks algorithm, include preliminary explorations of top-down constraints, formed by bottom-up interactions. Headphones are recommended as the piece was mixed with ambisonic techniques.

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Invention XX, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

'Iran and Gaza Are ONLY THE BEGINNING' (Chris Hedges at Princeton)

YouTube video by The Chris Hedges YouTube Channel

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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Planet is storing more heat than it can release, UN warns • FRANCE 24 English

YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

“Invention XVX,” is the 35th piece from “NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations.” Refinements to the NetWorks algorithm, include a preliminary exploration of top-down constraints, formed by the bottom-up interactions between nodes. Headphones are recommended.

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Invention XIX, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Thanks for sharing Rick.

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

“Invocation XVI,” is the 34th piece from “NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations.” Refinements to the NetWorks algorithm, include a preliminary exploration of top-down constraints, formed by the bottom-up interactions between nodes.

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Invocation XVI, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

“We Monitor Your Nukes,” Norway PM Stoere Slams U.S. Claims on NATO Contributions in Oslo Speech

YouTube video by DRM News

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The Right tries to turn virtue and empathy into weak, negative traits.

Trump official says Carney should stop ‘virtue signalling’ ahead of trade talks | Power & Politics

YouTube video by CBC News

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

It was an execution

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Kazuhito Yamashita (1961-2026)

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Hope

Hope Bach BWV 1034 Andante. David Russell Guitar

YouTube video by davidrussellguitar

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Hope the EU countries can put aside their differences and stand with Canada and the rest of the sane world against the Trump administration.

No going back? Europeans seek unity as transatlantic ties hit new low • FRANCE 24 English

YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

La Estrategia de la Ilusión de Leo Brouwer- Julia Trintschuk

YouTube video by Alhambra Guitarras

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Many people will be happy that Maduro is gone, but a criminal kidnapping and putting another criminal on trial is a dangerous game. If Trump gets away with it, he will not stop there. The world is being carved up by ruthless psychopaths.

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Maduro captured in large scale strike

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Outrage over US removal of panels honoring Black soldiers in WWII in the Netherlands

YouTube video by Associated Press

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Interesting way to reimagine emergent phenomenon, providing new avenues to explore in relation to my NetWorks algorithm.

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"Platonic Space: brief argumen…–Thoughtforms Life – Apple Podcasts

Podcast Episode · Thoughtforms Life · 2025-10-29 · 18m

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

“Invocation XV,” is the 33rd piece from “NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations.” Refinements to the NetWorks algorithm, including a preliminary exploration of top-down constraints on the nodes are providing excellent results. Headphones are recommended. Ambisonic techniques were used in the mix.

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Invocation XV, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

“Invention XVIII,” is the 32nd piece from “NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations.” NetWorks is a non-AI, generative algorithm that seeks to tap into the creativity of complex, self-organizing systems by exploring the connectivity and rules of artificial networks. Hope you enjoy it!

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Invention XVIII, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Honestly, he’s an a-hole and she’s cnt.

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Yesn honesty a complete a-hole.

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Refinements to the NetWorks algorithm, including a preliminary exploration of top-down constraints on the nodes are providing excellent results. Musical information is now channeled and transformed recursively as it flows through the network both across nodes but now also up and down between levels.

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Invention XVII, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

NetWorks is a non-AI, generative algorithm that seeks to tap into the creativity of complex, self-organizing systems by exploring the connectivity and rules of artificial networks. Headphones are recommended as the piece was mixed using ambisonic techniques.

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Invention XVI, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

“Invocation XIV,” is the 29th piece from “NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations.” Headphones are recommended as the piece was mixed using ambisonic techniques. shawnbell.bandcamp.com/track/invoca...

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Invocation XIV, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Absolutely incredible stuff.

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Dr. Jane Goodall's 2025 Earth Day Message

YouTube video by Dr. Jane Goodall & the Jane Goodall Institute USA

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

NetWorks is a non-AI, generative algorithm that seeks to tap into the creativity of complex, self-organizing systems by exploring the connectivity and rules of artificial networks. shawnbell.bandcamp.com/track/invent...

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Invention XV, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Trump targets antifa movement as “terrorist organization” - Reuters

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Stop Acting Like This is Normal | The Ezra Klein Show

YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Idiot

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Armed and backed by the US

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

NetWorks is a non-AI, generative algorithm that seeks to tap into the creativity of complex, self-organizing systems. “Invocation XIII” consists of eight interacting voices. The covarying relationships between musical attributes result in organically evolving performances.

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Invocation XIII, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

“Invention XIV,” is the 26th piece from “NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations.” NetWorks is a non-AI, generative algorithm that seeks to tap into the creativity of complex, self-organizing systems. Headphones are recommended.

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Invention XIV, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations

Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Thanks for sharing, sublair.

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Shawn Bell @bellnet.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

NetWorks is a non-AI, generative algorithm that seeks to tap into the creativity of complex, self-organizing systems. “Invocation XII” consists of eight interacting voices. Covarying relationships between musical attributes result in organically evolving live performances. Headphones recommended.

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Invocation XII, by Shawn Bell

from the album NetWorks XII: Inventions & Invocations