This blog post from March 16, 2010, shares a webcomic from Luke Surl about free will versus determinism. via The Big Questions
2010
Jason Kottke shares a tilt-shift video that makes New York City look miniature.
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Kottke.org shared a link to Ten Word Wiki, a wiki where entries are only ten words long.
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FlowingData's blog post reviews the book "We Feel Fine," a curated collection of blog entries showcasing emotions shared online. via FlowingData
Jason Kottke shares an article about a composer who created algorithms that generate classical music in the style of human composers. via kottke.org
This map visualizes which burger chains dominate in different areas across the United States. via FlowingData
Researchers analyzing the visual rhythm of Hollywood films found that the length of shots follows a pattern called 1/f fluctuation, which is also present in natural phenomena like the human attention span.
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Fast Company's Kit Eaton discusses the use of full-body security scans in airports, raising concerns about privacy and the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) lack of transparency. via Fast Company
28 economists published an op-ed criticizing Irish government economic strategies and proposing an alternative using borrowing and taxation. via Notes On The Front
This Instructables article provides a step-by-step guide for sewing a 4-in-1 winter accessory that includes a hat, scarf, fingerless gloves, and mitten pockets.
via The source of this content is Instructables.Tyler Cowen shares assorted links covering Virginia culture, hand sanitizer effectiveness, shoe theft, and Bohlen-Pierce music. via Marginal REVOLUTION
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