Mark Applebaum: The mad scientist of music

The speaker explores the theme of boredom in music, discussing how it has driven them to reinterpret classical pieces, create new instruments, and explore various roles such as composer, inventor, and visual artist. They emphasize the importance of pursuing what is interesting rather than conforming to traditional definitions of music. The talk encourages creativity and the adoption of multiple roles in one's discipline.

What paradoxical reaction does the speaker mention at the beginning of the presentation?

How does the speaker describe their feelings towards the role of a composer?

In what way does the speaker use boredom as a catalyst for creativity?

What is the significance of the question 'But is it music?' in the context of the presentation?

How does the speaker's approach to music change when they find traditional instruments boring?

What role does the speaker take on when they create their own instrument?

What does the speaker mean by saying they are the 'world's greatest Mouseketeer player'?

How does the speaker's work in visual art relate to their music composition?

What is the main question the speaker believes is more important than 'Is it music?'

In what ways does the speaker suggest changing the fundamental question in one's discipline?