Brent Silby Curriculum Vitae

Brent Silby Curriculum Vitae!

BRENT SILBY

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“MAESTRO B”
 Curriculum Vitae Welcome to the Curriculum Vitae of Brent Silby. This will give you an idea of the work, education, and projects I have been involved in over the years. My professional history has covered a range of different areas, so for convenience I have categorized my work into the following headings: •

Education (Background info)

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Teaching / Academic (Includes section on Responsibilities)

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Articles / Papers / Research in Philosophy and Science

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Music Production and DJ Performance

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Public Presentations / Talks

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Videogame Design and Animation

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Brent Silby Curriculum Vitae!

EDUCATION Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning
 New Zealand Graduate School of Education
 Christchurch
 New Zealand
 Completed 2003 Master of Arts (with Merit)
 Department of Philosophy
 University of Canterbury
 Christchurch
 New Zealand
 Completed 2000 Bachelor of Arts (with Honors)
 Department of Philosophy
 University of Canterbury
 Christchurch
 New Zealand
 Completed 1998 !

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TEACHING / ACADEMIC April 2004 - Present
 I teach Philosophy at Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery (formerly Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti). Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Campus is a secondary school that provides individualised learning programmes and is suitable for highly motivated learners. Students are encouraged to manage their own learning, and in doing so, their learning is enhanced as it is relevant to their interests. Courses I teach include: •

Philosophy º

Phil110 - Science: Good, Bad, Bogus (stage 1 University of Canterbury course, academic support at Unlimited for senior students)

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Phil139 - Ethics, Politics, Justice (stage 1 University of Canterbury course, academic support at Unlimited for senior students)

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Philosophy of Mind

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Philosophy of Religion

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Philosophy Through the Centuries

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Skepticism: Ghosts, Astrology, and Spook Stuff

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Philosophy Inquiry: Student directed research project

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From the Big Bang to Evolution

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Philosophy of Space and Time

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Ethics

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Language, Thought, and Consciousness

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Are Videogames Art?

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Videogame design and programming

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DJ music performance and production


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March 2001 - October 2001
 Teaching Assistant: Philosophy 139: Ethics and the Good Life
 Department of Philosophy, University of Canterbury, New Zealand September 2000
 One off Lecture to Stage 4 Philosophy, "Cognitive Science" course
 Department of Philosophy, University of Canterbury May 2000 - June 2000
 Teaching Assistant: Aristotle: How to live the Good Life
 Continuing Education Department, University of Canterbury March 1998 - October 2002
 Teaching Assistant: Philosophy 133: Philosophy and Human Nature
 Department of Philosophy, University of Canterbury, New Zealand March 1998 - October 2002
 Teaching Assistant: Philosophy 138: How to be Rational
 Department of Philosophy, University of Canterbury, New Zealand RESPONSIBILITIES 2010 - 2016
 Organization of Cafe Philosophy Sessions, hosted at various venues in Christchurch city. 2010
 Organization of Philosophy Conference for Philosophy Teachers (NZAPT) hosted at Unlimited 23 & 24 September 2010 2010
 Organization of Philosophy Conference for secondary school students. Conference held at University of Canterbury, June 11th

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2009 - Present
 Principal’s Nominee to NZQA, Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery (formerly Unlimited) school, Christchurch, New Zealand 2009 - Present
 Development and maintenance of Philosophy website: www.certaindoubt.org 2009
 Part of writing team developing Teaching and Learning Guidelines for Philosophy as a New Zealand Curriculum subject
 Auckland City, July 30th, 31st 2009
 Acting Community Leader (Level 3 & 4) Unlimited Northern Tower
 First block, Term 3 2009
 Part of writing team developing Teaching and Learning Guidelines for Philosophy as a New Zealand Curriculum subject
 Wellington City, June 22nd, 23rd 2009
 Organization of Philosophy Conference for secondary school students. Conference held at University of Canterbury, June 12th 2008 - Present
 Outreach, building close working relationship between UPT's Audiodreams project and Youth oriented White Elephant Trust 2008
 Worked with Richard Tweedie (Hagley) and Michael Couch (University of Canterbury) to organize Philosophy in Secondary Schools Conference

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2007 - Present
 Member of Executive Committee for The NZ Association for Philosophy Teaching (NZAPT) 2007
 Community co-ordinator, level 5, Unlimited (UPT) 2007
 ICT Systems manager 2007
 Worked with Richard Tweedie (Hagley) and Michael Couch (University of Canterbury) to organize Philosophy in Secondary Schools Conference !

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RESEARCH PAPERS / ARTICLES
 1998 - Present
 As a result of my research in Philosophy and Science, I have written several articles. They are listed here: 2016 - Self Driving Cars
 2016 - Computers in the Classroom (a Socratic dialog)
 2015 - The Atheist and the Agnostic (a Socratic dialog)
 2014 - Moral Relativism (a Socratic dialogue)
 2014 - Sugar and Hyperactivity in Children (a Socratic dialogue)
 2014 - Removal of GST on Fruit and Vegetables (a Socratic dialogue)
 2014 - Do Schools Kill Creativity? - A response to Ken Robinson
 2013 - Is Problem-Based Learning Superior To Direct Instruction?
 2013 - Rethinking Education - Should We Replace Old With New?
 2013 - DJ Mix - Autosync: Automation of Art, Loss of Art
 2011 - The Ghostly Illusion of Freewill 
 (CAFE PHILOSOPHY, Jan/Feb 2012 edition)


2010 - Astrology - Does it Work?
 2010 - A Great Flood
 2009 - The Grand Illusion
 2009 - Starchild : Alien or Human?
 2008 - A Christmas Question: Should Children Believe in Santa Claus?
 2008 - Who Really Owns Music?
 2008 - Should Parents Smack Children? 
 2007 - The Simulated Universe
 (PHILOSOPHY NOW (75):28-30, Sep/Oct 2009 ISSN 0961-5970)


2007 - The Immediate Solution to the Climate Crisis
 2007 - The Theory of a Mixset
 2007 - Is the DJ an Artist?
 2006 - Climate Change


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2002 - Nanomachines: A big promise in a small package
 2001 - Of course we went to the Moon: A defense of the Lunar Landings
 2001 - Correcting the Creationist
 2001 - The Human Modification of Earth: Earth's survival is our survival
 2000 - Memecosystems: Are Animal Minds Suitable Habitats for Memes?
 (published in Robotic Technology Inc’s Compendium on Memetics 2009)


2000 - Evolution of Technology: Exposing the Myth of Creative Design
 (published in Robotic Technology Inc’s Compendium on Memetics 2009)


2000 - What is a Meme?
 (published in Robotic Technology Inc’s Compendium on Memetics 2009)


2000 - New Worlds, New Hope
 2000 - Revealing The Language of Thought (5 Chapter eBook)
 1998 - On The Conceivability of Zombies
 1998 - On A Distinction Between Access and Phenomenal Consciousness? 
 1998 - Dretske's Alternative to HOT Theories of Consciousness 
 1998 - Wittgenstein: Meaning and Representation 
 (ANALYSIS AND METAPHYSICS Vol. 6, 2007)


1998 - The Problem of Qualia
 1998 - Dennett's Reduction of Intentionality 
 (LINGUISTIC AND PHILOSOPHICAL INVESTIGATIONS Vol. 7, Mar 2008)

March 2001 - June 2002
 Research Assistant
 The Turning Project for the History of Computers under Professor Jack Copeland and Diane Proudfoot.
 Funded by The Royal Society of New Zealand.


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Department of Philosophy, University of Canterbury, New Zealand 


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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS / TALKS September 2015
 On computers in the classroom (New Zealand Association for Philosophy Teachers’ conference, Auckland, New Zealand)
 
 December 2009
 Radio interview for “To The Best Of Our Knowledge” programme, Wisconsin Public Radio - syndicated across the US. October 2009
 Presentation: “Are Videogames Art?” at the Geec-Games in Education day, uLearn Preconference. September 2009
 Talk on Philosophy in Secondary Schools at the Social Science teaching conference, hosted at Grand Chancellor Hotel. Click for powerpoint. September 2009
 Interview on 105.7 Pulzar FM about my history as a DJ, the art of DJ’ing, and the current state of music. Show includes exclusive performance of a live mixset. May 2009
 Presentation about Philosophy teaching and Audiodreams at Unlimited given on Information Night at UPT September 2008
 Presentation: How 21st Century Technology Enhances the Philosophical Process
 2008 Conference for the New Zealand Association of Philosophy Teaching (NZAPT)

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September 2008
 Seminar on Using Games in Learning
 Linwood Secondary School / Horizon ICT PD Cluster September 2008
 Presentation on History of Def-Logic
 SIGMA (South Island Game Manufacturers' Association) meeting August 2008
 Talk at Christchurch City Youth Conference
 White Elephant / UPT August 2008
 Presentation on use of Forums in Learning
 Horizon ICT PD Cluster May 2008
 Talk given at release of Youth Conference Report, White Elephant HQ
 Click for full speech May 2008
 Presentation about Audiodreams given on Information Night at UPT October 2007
 Presentation on Social Networking technologies (with a focus on Audiodreams' use of such technologies) at The Secondary Futures conference held at Terrace Downs September 2007
 Presentation on Philosophy and Individualized Learning at The Philosophy in Secondary Schools conference

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September 2007
 Presentation on the History and Future of the Human Species as part of the Philosophy Coffeehouse Live Discussion, held with student presenters for an open audience June 2007
 Presentation on the Origin and Fate of the Universe as part of the Philosophy Coffeehouse Live Discussion, held with student presenters for an open audience October 2006
 Presentation on Audiodreams for the Outside of the Square Entrepreneurship group September 1998
 Seminar: "On The Conceivability of Zombies"
 New Zealand Conference for Postgrad Students in Philosophy
 Hosted by the Department of Philosophy, University of Canterbury !

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MUSIC INDUSTRY I perform, produce music and mixsets under the alias “DJ Maestro B”. I am Founder and current President of the NZDJA (New Zealand DJ Association) see: www.nzdja.com Current Residencies / Regular Shows Resident DJ at Mashina Lounge (Christchurch Casino)
 (2013 - 2016) Weekly mixshow broadcast on 105.7 PulzarFM dance music station
 (www.pulzarfm.co.nz)
 (since 2009)
 
 Regular Guest DJ at The Running Bull
 (2012)
 
 Resident DJ at Club 22
 (2011 - 2012) Resident DJ at Liquidity (joint with DJ Q)
 (2011) Guest DJ at Concrete Club’s Vodka Room
 (2010) Production of mixed house music sets
 (www.Maestro-B.com)
 (since 2005) Guest mixsets on Sunday Retrospective Show, 105.7 PulzarFM
 (2010-2014)

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Guest DJ sets at Malbas, Christchurch
 (2010) Co-resident DJ for Q-Club Going Underground, hosted at Graffiti White (monthly gig)
 (2010) Guest DJ sets at No.8 Wired Bar, Timaru
 (2010) Guest DJ sets at Liquidity, Christchurch City
 (2009-2011) Guest DJ sets at My Bar, Christchurch City
 (2010) Co-Founder, resident DJ for “Curious Noise” clubnights appearing monthly at Foam Bar
 (2008-2009) Founder, resident DJ, and event producer for Audiodreams, a project dedicated to promoting dance music events in Christchurch City.
 (since 2006)

! Performance at Events
 DJ Performance at dozens of events hosted by major clubs and promoters including: Audiodreams, PulzarFM, The Bedford, MASSIVE Solstice and Equinox parties, Club 22, Rinsed, White Elephant, Concrete Club, Ziggy Star, Level 5, Q Club, Mint:Essential House Music, Base Nightclub, Liquidity, Royal A&P Show, Double Drop, Laserstrike, Ministry, Capitol Barlounge, The Civic Past Residencies / Regular Shows

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2009
 Lunchtime Pulzar FM Promo - Live Mixset @ CPiT, Tuesdays
 www.pulzarfm.co.nz 2007 - 2008
 "Audiodreams - The House Sessions", live mixed house music radio show.
 Every Thursday 7pm-9pm
 White Elephant Radio 2006 - 2008
 Supply of mix sets for broadcast on 88.7 Pulzar FM, local dance music station
 www.pulzarfm.co.nz 2005 - 2006
 Live mix show on Metropolis radio 2001 - 2002
 Resident DJ at Carlton Hotel 1998 - 1999
 Resident DJ at Carlton Hotel
 Guest DJ at Rattlesnake 1997 - 1998
 Resident DJ at Sneakers Bar & Cafe 1995 - 1997
 Resident DJ at The Palladium Niteclub 1995 - 1996
 Resident DJ at Chancery Dance Bar
 Guest DJ at Scandals


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Guest DJ at Lochinvars
 Guest DJ at The Palladium Niteclub 1994 - 1995
 Resident DJ at Equestrian Hotel
 Guest DJ at Boatshed bar 1993 - 1994
 Resident DJ at Esplanade 1992 - 1993
 Resident DJ at Flappers Nitespot
 Guest DJ at Chevy's bar 1988 - 1992
 Ex-Ray Staging Sound and Lighting •

Design, installation and operation of sound and lighting shows

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Sound engineering for bands and various shows

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Account management

! MUSIC PRODUCTION
 I have produced numerous mixsets and radioshows over the years. I have also produced many remixes, bootlegs, and mashups for use in my own sets. For a complete download list of my music, including remixes, bootlegs, mashups, and complete mixsets, visit:
 http://www.maestro-b.com/downloads.html

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VIDEOGAME DESIGN / ANIMATION / INTERNET PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE
 Javascript/dhtml, Flash Actionscript 3, Java, PHP, c++, c#, Delphi 2015 - Present
 Design and programming of Arcade games for Cerebral Fix, Christchurch based game publisher. Games are designed to include real money wagering and returns to player. They are featured on the Prospect Hall website. 2001 - Present
 Design and programming of Arcade-Style games for my company, Def-Logic. The games are web-based and have been licensed to numerous casual game sites. GAMEOGRAPHY
 The following is a list of all games I have created. The list includes several very early games which have, unfortunately, been lost. 2015 - Avalanche (demo real money game) Cerebral Fix
 2015 - Crystal Shooter (demo real money game) Cerebral Fix
 2015 - Cloud 9 (demo real money game) Cerebral Fix
 2015 - Doodle Drop (demo real money game) Cerebral Fix
 2015 - Casino Heist (real money game) under contract to Cerebral Fix
 2015 - Popaloon - (real money version) under contract to Cerebral Fix
 2012 - Blastoid
 2012 - Lost Hero
 2010 - Robot
 2010 - Sandpit
 2010 - Base Station
 2009 - Swarm (port to iPhone by Cerebral Fix)
 2008 - Aesop


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2008 - Hive
 2008 - Elecktra
 2008 - Dante's Inferno
 2007 - Skyhigh
 2007 - Cortex
 2006 - Snapple 
 2006 - Panic Run
 2005 - Flatland
 2005 - Dalek
 2005 - Swarm
 2005 - Dark Age
 2005 - Equalizer
 2004 - Replicator
 2004 - Popaloon
 2004 - Fitznik (web version for Screaming Duck Software)
 2004 - DNA
 2004 - Counter Terror
 2004 - Eliminator
 2004 - Kenocrush
 2004 - Amenra
 2003 - Virii
 2003 - Holomatrix
 2003 - Free Jack
 2003 - Event Horizon
 2003 - JR Kong
 2003 - Apothoesis
 2002 - Antarctica
 2002 - Defense Unit
 2002 - Commando 21c
 2002 - Bustn Redzta
 2002 - Circle Bobble


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2002 - Balloons and Droids
 2002 - Aerial Drop
 2001 - Simon Says
 2001 - Bug Control
 2001 - Music Catcher
 1995 - Orbs (MS-Dos)
 1986 - Scruples (for Acorn Electron)
 1986 - Ghosts and Demons (for Acorn Electron)
 1986 - Skier (for Acorn Electron)
 1985 - Doodlebugs (for Acorn Electron)
 1985 - Suleed (for Acorn Electron)
 1984 - Poppy(for Acorn Electron)
 1984 - Moon Patrol (for zx81 and version for Acorn Electron)
 1983 - Hyper Olympics (for zx81)
 1983 - Creepy Cavern (for zx81) WEBSITES
 The following is a list of some sites I have designed and/or maintained over the years.
 www.cafephilosophy.org
 www.certaindoubt.org
 www.nzapt.net
 www.def-logic.com
 www.audiodreams.co.nz
 www.brentishouse.com
 www.unlimited.school.nz
 www.apriori.canterbury.ac.nz (2001-2006)
 Dept of Philosophy, University of Canterbury (maintenance) to 2004
 Dept of Religious Studies, University of Canterbury (maintenance) to 2004 
 Honey House (all design, scripting, and maintenance) to 2003

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1992 - 1994
 SILBY MARKETING •

Production of computer animated graphics for advertising clients

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Installation of videoscreens in key locations of high traffic flow for display of advertising

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All graphics, animation, audiosync for 30 minute Nursery Rhyme video

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for Hughes Leisure Group Australia •

Marketing and promotion of advertising system

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Accounting, administration