Tuesday, September 30, 2003
The archival nature of history supersedes the establishment of tradition. Everything is up for grabs with the ability to manipulate imagery through advanced technology.
Sunday, September 28, 2003
The two main games of strategy are that of chess and go. They both use a board that is divided up into squares, but there is basic differences between them in terms of the ability to move pieces. This is a synthesis of the two games and incorporates the best of both.
Friday, September 26, 2003
In light of the recent blackout there is an urgent need for a comprehensive energy plan that relies on new alternatives to our current fuels. This is a possibility and a good place to start.
Thursday, September 25, 2003
The specific nature of Generation X is that it is very aware of its roots of popular culture that occurred when they were children. Therefore, one sees the recurrence of images and themes from the 1970's and 1980's. Unfortunately, this retroactive aspect has been used by those in advertising who are trying to build a market based on generational nostalgia.
Monday, September 22, 2003
It is important that urban spaces are reformed for a better type of sustainable living. One method is that of the arcology which seeks to integrate the living space as an ecological system. What is most vital in this study is that the environment is scaled to the human being and not vice versa.
Friday, September 19, 2003
There are many strange phenomena in the world. This is just one example that contributes to the great body of urban myths. Of course it makes life interesting if there is an unknown factor in rational reality.
Thursday, September 18, 2003
Education, in light of what is going on with the world, needs critical thinking. Patriotism must not deter the independence of the human mind. There is a necessity for a progressive reform of the American educational system that can not be suppressed just because it stimulates political dissent.
Education, in light of what is going on with the world, needs critical thinking. Patriotism must not deter the independence of the human mind. There is a necessity for a progressive reform of the American ecucational system that can not be suppressed just because it stimulates political dissent.
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
It is always wonderful to find new applications of mathematical ideas. Here is the already interesting concept of the magic cube applied in terms of a hypercube, also known as a tesseract. When using multiple dimensions the simple aspects of geometry become much more complex and intriguing.
Monday, September 15, 2003
It is always interesting to find science fiction on the Internet. Here is two examples by Isaac Asimov. To find further short stories by authors it is wise to search by title on a search engine.
Friday, September 12, 2003
Here is an interesting study of time as a transition of past into present into future. It is a look into time that seeks to understand how moments can pass away and new moments emerge.
The use of p2p networks goes beyond filesharing for music. But in terms of music it is an act of open defiance against the corporate mentality of the music industry that is using a price gouging structure that limits profits to artists.
Tuesday, September 09, 2003
One of the most intriguing things that can be found on the Internet is this supposing of what might have been. Since it is absolutely impossible that the Beatles will reunite, now that George Harrison and John Lennon are both dead, this can only be a historical curiosity. But, above all, it is quite imaginative.
Monday, September 08, 2003
The more well known satire magazines of the later part of the 20th century all started with the Realist, created by Paul Krassner who became a personality of sorts in the 1960's. He contributed to the satirical viewpoint of American politics and culture that is essential to a critical stance on the status quo.
Friday, September 05, 2003
Even though Google is the most used search engine on the Internet, there are other interesting alternatives. Kartoo displays search results in a topographic manner, while Nutch is an open source search engine. In terms of web directories, that use categories along with a search function, there is of course Yahoo and also the Open Directory Project.
Thursday, September 04, 2003
The open source movement continues to expand and explore in different directions. Opsound is an example, where music can be released on a record label based on open submisisons by artists. It uses a form of license called copyleft as promoted by the Creative Commons.
Monday, September 01, 2003
The continuing tension between state law and federal law concerning medical marijuana has reached the level of absurdity at times. But there are still those who work to supply valid medical relief to seriously ill people. In time the true harmless nature of marijuana can be realized with correct information and activism.
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