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Gamifying Education

By on May 11, 2011 in Entertainment, Science / Technology, Vision

Extra Credit is probably my favorite online series. And even though I’m not a gamer and haven’t really played since the days of Quake, I am fascinated by game culture and it’s impact on the rest of media and the world at large. These guys always manage to be extremely insightful.

To all my educators out there, WATCH!

(We’ve actually posted a video by Daniel Floyd before he, along with James Portnow and Allison Theus, moved over to the Escapist, which was another well-written, well-thoughtout essay.)

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A Different Kind of Christian Demonstration

By on July 2, 2010 in News, Vision

A Different Kind of Christian Demonstration
Jack sent me this story the other day and it really made me smile so wide.

The volunteers wore black t-shirts with the phrase “I’m Sorry” on the front and held signs with messages of apology, on behalf of all Christians, for the way the church has treated the gay community.

While the ultimate message Jesus came to preach was one of love, grace and compassion, we’ve sadly misrepresented Him and alienated sons and daughters from their Father’s embrace… and I’m so excited to see how Nathan and his team took a different, humble approach and in the end, did something far more powerful than preaching or shouting… they showed love.

Have a wonderful weekend, and if you’re in the US, enjoy your nice long weekend!

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The Only Home We’ve Ever Known

By on April 12, 2010 in motivational, Science / Technology, Vision

The Only Home We've Ever Known
Been thinking about this video all morning. It’s so easy to get caught up in the little things, but it’s good to take a few million steps back and take a look at the much, much larger picture.

It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. It underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the only home we’ve ever known.The pale blue dot.

EDIT: Looks like the video was taken down… that was fast! Go to Gizmodo where they have embedded into their own page.
Via Gizmodo

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Designed Quotes

By on January 29, 2010 in Art & Design, Vision

Designed Quotes
Inspired words, designed masterfully. Have a glorious weekend!

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Lemonade

By on January 20, 2010 in Entertainment, Vision

Lemonade
I had heard about this movie a little from the design blogs I frequent and was very happy to see that it popped up on Hulu. At only 35min, it’s a very short movie, but is so full of inspiration!

What do people who were once paid to be creative for a living do when they’re laid off? They get creative with their own lives. Lemonade is an inspirational film about 16 advertising professionals who lost their jobs and found their calling, encouraging people to listen to that little voice inside their head that asks, “What if?”

Check out: Lemonade the Movie

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Beer with Branson

By on January 4, 2010 in Misc, Vision

Beer with Branson
That’s quite the New Year’s resolution!
Via Brandflakes For Breakfast

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The Perfect Day

By on December 15, 2009 in FFFFOUND!, motivational, Vision

The Perfect Day
Thought of Jack. <3
Via FFFFOUND!

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Artist Shopdropped Her Work on Black Friday

By on December 11, 2009 in Art & Design, Vision

Michele Pred Shopdropped Her Work on Black Friday
Pretty cool piece put on by artist Michele Pred.

Instead, the Berkeley artist slipped into the wall-art section and covertly placed copies of signed prints she had designed into the racks. By the time the store closed Saturday, all 10 prints had been picked up either by IKEA shoppers or a few happy fans of her work who learned about the opportunity on Pred’s Facebook page.

Pred, 44, was “shopdropping,” a practice that has a storied history with artists in the Bay Area and beyond. Sort of the opposite of shoplifting, shopdropping involves leaving goods in unsuspecting stores to sell to unsuspecting customers to make a statement in the name of art.

In Pred’s case, the statement is “You Are What You Buy,” which also happens to be the title of the prints she shopdropped, a commentary on excessive consumerism on a day where excessive consumerism practically is celebrated.

Full Story | Via Netaorama

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Habit Change Cheatsheet

By on October 12, 2009 in Vision

Habit Change Cheatsheet
I have to admit, I’ve got a few bad habits that need to be kicked to the curb. So, I was really impressed and inspired by Leo Babauta’s list of 29 Ways to Successfully Ingrain a Behavior. Overall, have faith in yourself that you can overcome the impulses to revert back to negative behaviors; have the strength to reach out when you truly need the help and stay focused!

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The Oldest Living Things

By on October 1, 2009 in Photography, Travel, Vision

The Oldest Living Things, Rachel Sussman
The Oldest Living Things, Rachel Sussman
The Oldest Living Things, Rachel Sussman
I know this has been making the rounds fairly heavily, recently, but it’s a fascinating series! Rachel Sussman is searching for and photographing, you guessed it, the oldest living things in the world. Above is: Clonal Mojave Yucca (12,000 + years old; Mojave Desert, CA), Siberian Actinobacteria (400,000 years old; Neils Bohr Institute, Copenhagen) & La llareta (up to 3,000 years old, Atacama Desert, Chile).

I love that she has a well documented map, so one can perhaps find some of these for themselves (even to Antarctica!). You can also read about it in her blog.

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