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“We need some angry nerds.”
– Jonathan Zittrain, Technology Review. The Personal Computer is Dead.
Jonathan Zittrain, whose 2008 book The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It explores the transformation of the open Internet to one that’s increasingly closed and controlled, writes that the growth of “App Stores” is putting...
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“Destiny is for people who are too lazy to create alternate timelines.”
– R. Stevens (via decaying-organic-matter)
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“When I say, “I love you,” it’s not because I want you or because I can’t have...”
– Joss Whedon (via screaminginyourhead)
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Direct Your Attention (Episode 6)
This week we discuss:
Rabbit Hole (film)
Adventure Time (tv)
Hell On Wheels (tv)
Harmontown (live show)
Featuring an Adele mashup from Glee and musings on creativity and dishonesty.
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NDAA Passes - Gives President and Military Power...
*Not only is this “defense” spending bill incredibly massive but it contains provisions that give the executive branch the power to open-ended detainment of American citizens. Where is the anger?!? This was started under Bush but even he didn’t have the balls to officially make it law. Wow.
The defense authorization bill that Congress passed and President Obama had threatened...
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Teachers Don’t Like Creative Students →
One of the most consistent findings in educational studies of creativity has been that teachers dislike personality traits associated with creativity. Research has indicated that teachers prefer traits that seem to run counter to creativity, such as conformity and unquestioning acceptance of authority (e.g., Bachtold, 1974; Cropley, 1992; Dettmer, 1981; Getzels & Jackson, 1962; Torrance,...
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The Dark Side Of Creativity →
*Really connected to this article.
Creativity is great. In the words of the philosopher Elliot Samuel Paul, “Creativity pervades human life. It is the mark of individuality. The vehicle of self-expression. The engine of progress in every human endeavor.” Still, this doesn’t mean creativity is always ethical. Creativity comes from humans, and humans are complex. Creative...
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Stop Feeling Sad (For No Reason) →
Stop feeling sad for no reason. Stop placing all of your happiness into whether or not your crush will text you back. Stop feeling a vague sense of melancholy, something that you aren’t able to pinpoint but you know is there.
I woke up today feeling that quiet sense of melancholy. The steps I took on the way to the bathroom felt heavy and when I looked at myself in the mirror, I could see...
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WatchPop Star’s Single, ‘Booty Wave’, Most Likely Civilization’s Downfall
Multi-millionaire pop sensation, K’ronikka, appears on Today Now! completely unaware that she is responsible for the deterioration of civilized society.
*Sums up my hatred for KE$HA in a nice 3 minute video. Brilliant.
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Direct Your Attention (Episode 5)
*Sorry for the late upload. Here is episode 5 of my podcast.
directyourattention:
This week’s episode features:
Grantland (website)
The Victoria Secret Fashion Show (TV)
The War On Drugs - Slave Ambient (music)
Path (app)
With music by Riki Lindhome with ”Accidental Slut”
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Avril Lavigne Gives Great Relationship Advice (No,... →
*Yeah, I posted this.
Yes I get it. I understand your hate. If you weren’t a pubescent in 2002 or the intervening years since it is highly unlikely that you will get over your dislike for Ms. Lavigne’s inoffensive, bubblegum pop that invaded the radio of the early Aughts. Even if you were a fan, Avril is still a dark phase for many in their arduous journey toward real musical taste. The scars...
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The Week of Awful Trailers
Normally I try not to shit all over movies that aren’t meant for me. But the overwhelming volume of awful on display here is too much to leave alone.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Looks dumb but harmless until the dads hit the screen and Biggie’s “Big Poppa” comes on. Then it takes a turn to actively bad.
The Lucky One
How is this romantic? Zac Efron is a...
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