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Sweet Dreams and my new obsession with stop-motion

Posted on 4 March 2010 by

I have developed a semi-recent obsession with stop-motion animation.  I say “semi” because I’ve always loved stop-motion and been interested in design, but only recently have I put a name (and software) to the style that so fascinates me. This … Continue reading →

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Wake Up, Freak Out – then Get a Grip

Posted on 1 March 2010 by

A short animated film about choices we’ve made and are making currently that are likely to lead to catastrophic climate change, by Leo Murray.  The script, with extensive peer-reviewed references and additional information and links, is available here. There is … Continue reading →

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Minilogue/hitchhikers choice

Posted on 1 March 2010 by

This is the short version of this stop-motion animated drawing. I am developing a new obsession with this format, and hopefully will also develop the drawing skill to do something half as awesome as this. more about "Minilogue/hitchhikers choice", posted … Continue reading →

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Life Inc., by Douglas Rushkoff

Posted on 1 March 2010 by

This clip talks about how corporatism (read: capitalism & the neoliberal system) has damaged society, and is, in the long run, destroying life. For more information about Douglas Rushkoff’s book, “LIFE INC.: How The World Became A Corporation And How … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Gilbert on nurturing creativity | Video on TED.com

Posted on 20 February 2010 by

TED Talks Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses — and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person “being” a genius, all of us “have” a genius. It’s a funny, personal … Continue reading →

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Slavoj Žižek – Living in the End Times (1/6)

Posted on 2 February 2010 by

http://mariborchan.com/slavoj-zizek-living-in-the-end-times/ more about "Slavoj Žižek – Living in the End Time…", posted with vodpod This video is the first clip of six, as part of a full documentary available on YouTube. Definitely worth watching, as always.

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Victor Borge – Inflationary Language

Posted on 2 February 2010 by

Victor Borge does the Inflationary language. He swiches every number in various words, for one number higher and then reads a text in this manner. Hilarious. more about "Victor Borge – Inflationary Language", posted with vodpod

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Our buggy moral code

Posted on 2 February 2010 by

 Dan Ariely gives a TED talk about cheating.  This is not a direct attack on capitalism, but he does make several references to how capitalism, particularly the current structure of Wall Street and money markets, encourages dishonest, greedy behavior.

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Embrace your inner girl

Posted on 2 February 2010 by

Eve Ensler gives a TED talk about girl power.  This is seriously one of the most powerful, inspiring talks I’ve seen, maybe ever.  My only hesitation with this talk is how she dichotomizes female genital cutting, since I think it’s … Continue reading →

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