Sunday, February 8, 2009

The Internet is Neat

Check out the TED talks. You won't be disappointed.
People from all over the world give 18-minute lectures on topics in their field of expertise. The videos are streamed and the subject matter is astoundingly diverse and far-reaching (apparently, a baker speaks about innovations in bread, but I have yet to come across it).
I recommend William McDonough, not because he's a particularly smooth speaker, but because I've harbored a substantial nerd crush on him for about 4 years. And also Seth Godin, as and overall favorite (so far, anyway).

If podcasts are your thing and the bits I heard last night are any indication, check out Moth Shop & RadioLab for fantastic stories.

And for outright foolishness, Human Tetris or The Wall [a Japanese game show].
Samm's assessment: "That looks tough, I'm not gonna lie to you."

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