Maybe I’m just silly, but I see similarities here. Maybe I like Snyder so much because he’s a Jedi Master?
Is This Gary Snyder or Obi Wan Kenobi?
Category: Cool Stuff On The Internet
Things that interest me, inspired me, made me laugh, or taught me something.
Today’s Quote of the Day: Gary Snyder
I’ve long adored Snyder’s work and words. This one speaks to be strongly today. I hope it motivates you, gives you energy and helps you pursue your dreams.
New Music By A Friend Scalar Theorem
I’ve known Scalar Theorem for several years and do find his bass rich perfect for focus. Techno styled music (electronic, dub step, and the like) speaks to me. Plus, as he’s a friend, I delight to watch him succeed. He’s a regular at Burning Man!
Anyway, please go check out his new album, give it a like, and think about other ways to support his music. (If you’d rather listen on Bandcamp, here’s the link to him there).
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Google’s Tea Uglow Featured On This Week’s Design Matters
I’m sad to say that I’ve never heard of Tea Uglow until this evening when I was able to listen to the most recent Design Matters podcast (if you haven’t subscribed, you need to change that). Tea is the Creative Director of Google’s Creative Lab in Sydney, which sounds like an invigorating role.
Tea comes to tech with a delightfully unique mindset. Not from the computer science world, but art and design. A mindset that’s critically important right now, at this point in tech history. I deeply believe that design thinking is the future of tech. And, really, the now of tech. She’s done some other videoed talks, which I’ll explore later. It’s awfully late today.
This talk covers a lot of ground, from sexuality and gender identity to diversity and inclusion in tech. Such broad wandering inspires and engages me.
Give it a listen. It’s well worth your time.
Watch “How Unbox Therapy became the Biggest Tech Channel on YouTube” on YouTube
I stumbled upon this video today. Paddy Galloway does a great job in his analysis of Unbox Therapy, one of YouTube’s most popular tech channels. He gives some great insights for utilizing Youtube’s tools and algorithms to maximize your video’s presence.
Watch “CYMATICS: Science Vs. Music – Nigel Stanford” on YouTube
As I adore music, technology and the creative interplay amongst them, I highly recommend this.
On The RoadÂ
I’ve long admired that itinerant hippie lifestyle. Â Driving into town within my VW Van, working for a few months raising money for the next leg of the trip. Spending years driving. Wind in my face, windows down, carefree.
Part of the love lingers on. But I’ve left that notion behind. It really doesn’t match my personality.
I found this series on YouTube. Kombi life features folk who’ve done this. They’ve driven this weathered ol Kombi from Peru to Alaska. Quite impressive.
Recommend Reading: @ClaireDederer’s “What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?”
As my culture deals with abrupt waves of awareness of the ugly, monstrous behaviors of so many prominent men, Claire Dederer presents a rather thoughtful article.
What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?
I struggle with this, too. Ms. Dederer captures my sentiment quite nicely. Very insightful questions, making one think, which seems considered criminal any more.