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Some critical theory, some public discourse, and some general nerdiness.
 
 
   
 
Saturday, February 27, 2010
 
In this day and age there has been various accusations that the Obama administration is fascist, or even "socialist fascist", which is a contradiction in terms. Here is some concise definitions of fascism based on actual characteristics rather than imaginary accusations in order to undermine a legitimate presidency and to perpetuate the status quo.

Monday, February 22, 2010
 
Here is an example of homemade technological ingenuity. This is the creation of a supercomputer by connecting multiple PlayStations that would in turn increase the processing power and memory. This demonstrates that not only can individuals develop advanced technology outside of laboratories and factories, but that there is a lot of advanced technological potential in the consumer goods that are already in circulation.

Friday, February 19, 2010
 
The following are my predictions on who will win at the Academy Awards in 2010. Since this year there are ten nominees I have decided to make two predictions for the Best Picture category, one of which I think will win that category but both have a very good chance of winning in my mind.

BEST ACTOR: Jeff Bridges, “Crazy Heart”

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Stanley Tucci, “The Lovely Bones”

BEST ACTRESS: Gabby Sidibe, “Precious”

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Mo’Nique, “Precious”

BEST ANIMATED FILM: Up

BEST ART DIRECTION: The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Avatar

BEST COSTUME: The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus

BEST DIRECTOR: Quentin Tarantino, “Inglourious Basterds”

BEST DOCUMENTARY: Food, Inc.

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT: The Last Campaign Of Governor Booth Gardner

BEST FILM EDITING: District 9

BEST FOREIGN FILM: The White Ribbon

BEST MAKEUP: Star Trek

BEST MUSIC: Fantastic Mr. Fox

BEST SONG: The Weary Kind, “Crazy Heart”

BEST PICTURE: Inglourious Basterds, Precious

BEST ANIMATED SHORT: Logorama

BEST SHORT FILM: Instead of Abracadabra

BEST SOUND EDITING: The Hurt Locker

BEST SOUND MIXING: Avatar

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS: Avatar

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: District 9

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: The Hurt Locker

Friday, February 12, 2010
 
Here is an interesting chart that shows how the storage of data has evolved. The overall trend has been that smaller and smaller devices or formats have been able to contain an exponential greater amount of information. If one is able to see the evolution in one glance, then one can be amazed at the advance in the technology.

Saturday, February 06, 2010
 
Here is an example of how the comic book medium can go beyond stories about superheroes. It is a story of how modern logic was developed within the philosophy of the last century. The comic book incorporates fictional and nonfictional elements in order to clearly illustrate how logic works and its impact in philosophy. The use of pictures and text can enhance the learning experience for those who are not familiar with philosophy.

 

 
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