reports from the land of betwixt and between
If you don’t trust the government, how in the world do you trust the corporations who dominate the “free market,” and whose primary purpose is to take your money away from you to do anything for the betterment of you, your family, your community, or your nation?
I ask this in all sincerity because I’d really [...]
Wherein I muse upon leaving the country.
Wherein I reflect upon picture and becoming more aware of my surroundings.
I saw this on Ze Frank’s twitter feed today and think it is probably the simplest and yet powerful reflection on today’s date that I have yet seen. Probably because it allows you to put your own thoughts and memories onto it:
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My own thoughts? Hug someone you love, or tell someone you care.
Be good to [...]
An essay examining Twitter in light of Cory Doctorow’s concept of Whuffie and Charles Stross’s ideas of a post-money society in Accelerando using Amanda Palmer as a prime example of someone creating an reputation based economy for themselves.
Lately I’ve been thinking about all the support and encouragement given to me by friends and family over the course of my life. My family never held me to their own preconceived notions of success and supported me when I wanted to be an actor, when I quit URI 1 year short of a degree, [...]
Joachim de Posada’s short presentation at TED really caught my attention the other day. It’s only a few minutes so, if you can, you should watch it before reading the rest of this post.
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People like this, thinking thoughts of science, and sharing stories of deep joy and wonder:
This is my current desktop background:
I tend to change my desktop backgrounds on my computer along with my moods and this image perfectly captures the feeling of being a small boy in a big world. A feeling I’ve been having a lot lately, despite nearing the last year of my 30s. Looking at this image, [...]
Remarkable Essay about Haiti
I have no words after reading this other than to say that you should read it as well.
h/t Driftglass
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