Grey on Apr 10th, 2008A Nation of Wimps
There’s an excellent article in Psychology Today from a few years ago entitled “A Nation of Wimps”. The author lays out, in unflinching detail, all the ways that we try to protect children and how it doesn’t make them strong, but makes them fragile.
From the article:
Maybe it’s the cyclist in the park, trim under […]
Grey on Apr 7th, 2008Video Shows the Spread of Wal-Mart
Using a database of zip codes and years, someone has put together a great video showing the spread of Wal-Mart over time. It look much like a virus infecting a host.
[Click here to see the video of Wal-Mart spreading]
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Grey on Mar 14th, 2008Nuclear Bomb Test Sites in Google Earth
At the Google Earth discussion site, an intrepid user has posted a file that shows the location of every nuclear bomb detonation on Earth — all 2,000 of them. It’s really something to see all the red dots spread across Nevada, the former Soviet Union and the oceans.
[Click here to see the 2,000 Nuclear […]
Grey on Feb 20th, 2008Lawrence Lessig Runs For Congress! (Maybe)
Lawrence Lessig, hero of the copyright wars, and recent crusader against corruption, might be running for congress. He’s put together a 10 minute video on his new website with his initial ideas and campaign promises. Currently he’s gauging support, so head over and voice your thoughts.
[Click here for the Lessig08 site]
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