February 2012
30 posts
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“While growning up I constantly questioned the ownership of sound. People who have access to sound naturally own it and have a say in it. There were all these convention for what was proper sound.”
I live in a world were I not only own my sounds, but I also manipulate others. I record people’s voice and then using the wonders of modern technology I manipulate them. I do all...
Martha on Vimeo →
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From the description
This is an original music video from the song “Martha” in THE GREAT IMMENSITY, a new play and media project from investigative theater company The Civilians. The song is about a passenger pigeon named Martha and a golden lemur, both of whom were the last of their species alive before their extinction.
(via Radiolab)
“IN THE EVENT OF MOON DISASTER:
Fate has ordained that the men who went to the...”
– I am so glad that this speech never had to be given.
Read the speech Nixon prepared in case the Apollo 11 astronauts died on the moon(via io9)
“Martin is a digital fixer. He wants me to call him a “mercenary...”
– Fascinating story, never thought that rich people would need to hire people to fix their Google results but if you have the money…
The Mercenary Techie Who Troubleshoots for Drug Dealers and Jealous Lovers
“Boing Boing: You’ve voted for a satirical political candidate. …...”
– So this is what my favorite blogs say about me, why don’t you check out what yours say.
What Your Favorite Blog Says About You | Slacktory | This seems legit.
WatchLittle Robot just wants to help.
(via io9)
WatchSomeone pitch this to Lucas fast so that we can get this instead of the Return of the Jedi Special Edition 4.0.1.009.1 3D Director’s Cut.
For sure, the life metaphor has sparked... →
“For example, there are lots of reasons to go to a retail store. The shopper may...”
– The High Cost of Low Bandwidth - Bill Davidow - Technology - The Atlantic
Very cogent look at what the future may look like as we strip away the low bandwidth facade of today’s everyday life.
(via poptech)
January 2012
41 posts
“The Assanges were improving, redesigning, upgrading. A WikiWar broke out in...”
– Short Story: Enter The Dragon. Later, Enter Another « Lavie Tidhar
The Da Vinci Code gets erased from history in this story, it really is a must read!
“The NEF argues to achieve more satisfying lives we need to challenge social...”
– The Case For A 21-Hour Work Week | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation
It does seem clear to me that in the ever more automated world that we live in there simply is not actually enough work that must be done by humans to sustain the working hours we have now. This would definitely be...
“Climate: the current remaining question marks over climate change will have been...”
– World building 301: some projections - Charlie’s Diary
Charlie Stross speaking about his projections for the year 2032, read them all they are fascin-orrorifying.
I have just started a new podcast over at...
“Captain Beefheart’s 10 Commandments of Guitar Playing
3. Practice in...”
– If I had these 10 Commandments when I started playing the guitar I may just have stuck with it.
Captain Beefheart’s 10 Commandments of Guitar Playing - WFMU’s Beware of the Blog