So this guy posted a spoken work piece on the topic of ‘hating religion but loving Jesus’ that has been fairly popular on the interwebs. Here is a link to it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpqY.
It is a symbol of everything that I find weak and shallow in American evangelical movement. In fact the amazing atheist points out its many shortcomings in his follow up video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBo7Z_abiLE&feature=related (a warning for his explicit language).
But the purpose of this post is to highlight another video response by a Catholic priest who offers up his own spoken word version of why religion, though broken as it is, has value for the followers of Christ. Plus how often do you get to hear a priest kindof sortof rap. Enjoy.
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January 20, 2012
October 20, 2011
Quantum Levitation
I feel like hover boards are almost here:
And for a more detailed video of the science behind it as well as some double levitation demonstrations go here to watch it.
(Via)
October 10, 2011
The Power of the Doodle
Short TED talk on the value of doodling. I have tried to explain this concept to people my entire life so it is immensely refreshing to hear someone else articulate it.
October 5, 2011
September 29, 2011
Big Bend Video
A video I made of some of my recent trips to Big Bend national Park. Music by The Decemberists, Fox and the Bird, and Ryan Bingham.
September 19, 2011
Darwinian Theory of Beauty
I really enjoyed this presentation by Mr. Dutton. He is taking beauty seriously by recognizing the concept of beauty as being hardwired into the human heart (and dismissing the whole ‘eye of the beholder’ notion). Of course, we disagree about how that hardwiring came about…
September 12, 2011
Nice Videos on the Ground Zero Memorial
Click here for a couple of videos explaining the architecture of the ground zero memorial as well as the other buildings in the area: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/08/30/us/sept-11-reckoning/ground-zero.html.
Also, here is a website showing all the major memorials for September 11th that have been completed so far: 9/11 memorials.
Also, here is a website showing all the major memorials for September 11th that have been completed so far: 9/11 memorials.
September 7, 2011
Move by Rick Mereki
August 12, 2011
July 15, 2011
February 22, 2011
Michael Pawlyn on Biomimicry
An architect talking about the benifits of learning form nature in building technology. (long video but worth it)
February 14, 2011
December 9, 2010
Jeff Bridges Deals Out Western and Virtual Retribution
This Christmas there are two movies starring Jeff Bridges coming out that have caught my attention.
The first being ‘True Grit’. A Coen brothers adaptation of the 1968 novel by Charles Portis (which was made into a film starring John Wayne in 1969). The Coen’s are apparently referencing the novel a lot more than the previous film. In any case they have assembled a stellar cast and I’m excited to see them venture into the tradition western genre after ‘No Country for Old Men’.
Technically we have reached the point where we can just about visualize anything in movies. One of the ways to move forward is to add stylistic depth into what we visualize. ‘Tron Legacy’ looks to do just that. The original was pushed the limits on computer visuals in movies and I am excited that this sequel looks to do the same – albeit in a more subtle and artistic way. And you can’t beat Lightcycles.
November 16, 2010
Aronofsky to Direct the Next Wolverine Movie
Darren Aronofsky is slated to direct the next Wolverine film with Hugh Jackman back as Wolverine although it won’t be necessarily connected to the other x-men and wolverine films. It will revolve around Wolverine’s adventures/tragedies in Japan.
Sometimes the universe aligns in such a way that it seems to cater to your specific whims – and when this happens you usually can’t really believe it to be true. This movie announcement is one of those times for me. Aronofsky – who is one of my favorite directors – is tackling a superhero movie? Next thing you know Miyazaki will announce his plans to animate Lewis’s Out of the Silent Planet.
So in honor of this news I did a quick sketch of Wolverine in the infamous scene from Pi:
(PS Thanks to Brian for the heads up)
OK Go and their awesome music videos
While their music is pretty good the real brilliance in the band OK GO is in their elaborate music videos. I know they have been passed around the internet about a billion times but having them all in one place is handy.
A stop motion video made with toast and a laser cutter.
Lots of Dogs
November 15, 2010
Sistine Chapel Panorama
Have you been wanting to visit the Sistine Chapel and just haven’t got over to the Vatican to see it yet? The following link takes you to an interactive panorama of the chapel and as a bonus you get to experience it without hundreds of sweaty tourists packed into it. Be sure and use the zoom feature to get a good look at Michelangelo’s details. Enjoy:
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| A picture of the Sistine that Laura took on her visit. |
October 25, 2010
The Value of Manual Labor
I present Mike Rowe from the TV show “dirtest jobs” giving a TED lecture on America’s misguided view of vocation. He also talks about castrating sheep. Its long but well worth it.
October 19, 2010
Paul Graham on Suburbia
”Why do people move to suburbia? To have kids! So no wonder it seemed boring and sterile. The whole place was a giant nursery, an artificial town created explicitly for the purpose of breeding children.
Where I grew up, it felt as if there was nowhere to go, and nothing to do. This was no accident. Suburbs are deliberately designed to exclude the outside world, because it contains things that could endanger children.
And as for the schools, they were just holding pens within this fake world. Officially the purpose of schools is to teach kids. In fact their primary purpose is to keep kids locked up in one place for a big chunk of the day so adults can get things done.”
Where I grew up, it felt as if there was nowhere to go, and nothing to do. This was no accident. Suburbs are deliberately designed to exclude the outside world, because it contains things that could endanger children.
And as for the schools, they were just holding pens within this fake world. Officially the purpose of schools is to teach kids. In fact their primary purpose is to keep kids locked up in one place for a big chunk of the day so adults can get things done.”
From an essay by Paul Graham about nerds that you can read in its entirety here : http://www.paulgraham.com/nerds.html
September 16, 2010
Climbing a Transmission Tower
A pretty amazing video of some maintenance guys climbing a radio tower. Makes me wish I had majored in Transmission Tower Maintenance instead of Architecture.
August 20, 2010
How to Be Alone
A good poem finding redemption in loneliness. Consider this your introvert service anouncement.
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