Seriously, I am reminded about this episode of ST:TNG all the time. ALL. THE. TIME.
And I thought I was the only one…
(via xkcd: Darmok and Jalad)
Source: xkcd.com
Making Future Magic: iPad light painting (by Dentsu London)
Just a fantastic, simple idea. I love when people discover how to use tools in unexpected ways.
Source: vimeo.com
Craighton Berman - Industrial Design & Creative Direction
Few things are more inspiring than seeing a simple idea executed so well it becomes obvious and I wonder why nobody thought of it sooner…
Source: craightonberman.com
Wallace annotated many of the books heavily: he underlined passages, made extensive comments in the margins, and utilized the front and back inside covers for notes, vocabulary lists, brainstorms, and more. As a reader of Infinite Jest, one book in particular caught my eye: a battered paperback copy of Pam Cook’s edited volume The Cinema Book (New York: Pantheon, 1985). This reference work is heavily used: it lacks both its front and back cover, its spine is held on with two pieces of tape, and the exposed inside cover is inscribed “D. Wallace ’92,” four years before the publication of Infinite Jest.
Infinite Possibilities: A first glimpse into David Foster Wallace’s library | Cultural Compass
DFW’s full manuscript archive and personal library arrived at the Ransom Center at UT Austin. After spending last summer diving head first into Infinite Jest for the first time, I suddenly have a greater understanding of his singular drive in absorbing and constructing the written word.
Source: utexas.edu
Great presentation of how Austin Kleon captured ideas from the recent TEDxAustin event. Be sure to check out the full story at his website, including scans of all the sticky note sketches: http://www.austinkleon.com/2010/02/22/tedxaustin-on-sticky-notes/
I’ve been a fan of Kleon’s notebook sketches for a while (check out his Flickr page) and I really like how he put together this video. A great technique I haven’t seen before, yet true to his established personal style. A lot of thoughtful work and time behind this. What a neat way to share ideas!
Blaise Aguera y Arcas demos augmented-reality maps at TED 2010
Effing Brilliant…
The Evolution of Remix Culture (via normative)
Smart look at how remix media is evolving as a means of collective expression. New memes born out of personal remixes become new conversations and expressions between and beyond new social groups.
Source: youtube.com
