I agree with others that this concept is great, but that the gradient probably isn’t a great idea.
Here’s a very quick inkscape version without the dot. (Any final version would want a smoother curve but I wanted to get this done quickly)
While I personally like monochrome a lot (the Cornish flag is one of my favourites), I worry that it will be a bit too stark for most people. Changing the colour could also help reduce the association with space a bit. Here’s a couple of quick versions using Cullen’s colour scheme from the hourglass concept below.
I’m not sure whether I prefer these or the hourglass concept.
I really like the aesthetics of these, though I’m not sure if that’s because they resemble nautical flags, which for me trigger positive associations with sailing during my childhood.
In general, I would say the immediate appeal of the flag on a System-1 level is much more important that the story behind it, which a minuscule fraction of those exposed to it will ever learn. Moreover, it’s easier to construct an adequate story for a relatively simple flag design, and such designs are also more apt to be aesthetically appealing.
In general, I would say the immediate appeal of the flag on a System-1 level is much more important that the story behind it, which a minuscule fraction of those exposed to it will ever learn. Moreover, it’s easier to construct an adequate story for a relatively simple flag design, and such designs are also more apt to be aesthetically appealing.
I really like the aesthetics of these, though I’m not sure if that’s because they resemble nautical flags, which for me trigger positive associations with sailing during childhood.
As an example, I in no way intended these to resemble nautical flags, but I think we can totally work that into our longtermist symbolism post-hoc. :-P
(Though I’d also probably be happy with other colour schemes)
I agree with others that this concept is great, but that the gradient probably isn’t a great idea.
Here’s a very quick inkscape version without the dot. (Any final version would want a smoother curve but I wanted to get this done quickly)
While I personally like monochrome a lot (the Cornish flag is one of my favourites), I worry that it will be a bit too stark for most people. Changing the colour could also help reduce the association with space a bit. Here’s a couple of quick versions using Cullen’s colour scheme from the hourglass concept below.
I’m not sure whether I prefer these or the hourglass concept.
I really like the aesthetics of these, though I’m not sure if that’s because they resemble nautical flags, which for me trigger positive associations with sailing during my childhood.
In general, I would say the immediate appeal of the flag on a System-1 level is much more important that the story behind it, which a minuscule fraction of those exposed to it will ever learn. Moreover, it’s easier to construct an adequate story for a relatively simple flag design, and such designs are also more apt to be aesthetically appealing.
Strongly agree with this.
As an example, I in no way intended these to resemble nautical flags, but I think we can totally work that into our longtermist symbolism post-hoc. :-P
(Though I’d also probably be happy with other colour schemes)