Amazing how many of these very things, imagined in 1993, we take for granted today.
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
The Ideal Mobile Device
My “ideal” mobile device is designed from scratch for its form-factor, allows me to communicate wherever in the world I am, holds all my important data, allows me to search it, identify relationships between it, and interact with it in a consistent and human-friendly way, doesn’t “own” my data or lock it into a particular platform.
Beyond that, any CPU that is sufficiently responsive is fine.
Steven describes his ideal mobile device and why the hardware should be the least of the concerns. Many good points here.
Old Wendy’s Tables
I can remember as a kid going out to eat at a Wendy’s and being completely mesmerized by the early 1900’s classified ads on the table tops.
Gosh, me too. I remember being more excited about the ads than the food. I was a voracious reader when I was a kid. In fact, you rarely saw me eating without reading something (book, comic, ingredients on packaging) at the same time. I was also a big history fan. These tables had the best of both. I just loved them and I would even try to choose a different table each time so I did not have to read the same ads twice.
That Autumn Look | Out and About
Recently, I have been working on having less clothes and really trying to stick with some basic pieces and styles that works well together. A more minimal approach. In fact, I have really eschewed the idea of any new purchases. That said…
I want every single one of these items to magically appear in my closet right now!
Equations of Thinking
It is virtually impossible qualify and measure thinking because creativity and criticism both expand upon and subjugate collectively held criterion. (In other words, thinking is like a moving target: you can’t pin it down long enough to assign it a grade.)
This single post sums up what in my opinion is the root problem with our entire pre-collegiate educational system (and most colleges as well). The very best teachers and institutions are the ones that teach you how to think — and these are rare.
A Talking Head Dreams of A Perfect City
A Talking Head Dreams of A Perfect City
My perfect city isn’t fixed, it doesn’t actually exist, and I like it that way.
One of my personal heroes tries to imagine his perfect city.
This Thing with Magazines
I’ve cut down my magazine subscription to just one (Wired Magazine) and I purposely don’t unwrap it until I’m sure I’m going to dedicate my time reading it as much as I do a good book or blog. Sitting quietly to dim lights and a soothing beverage sets the tone for a clear purpose to read. You recite the word’s silently to pull out more value in the them, you digest the grammar and you scribble notes to reference passages that set off ideas to further analyze.
Very true. I love magazines but only have a regular “relationship” with Wired and Vanity Fair.
The Government
Try something. Every time somebody complains about the evils or failings of “the government,” strike out “the government” and see what results.
Letters of Note
“Letters of Note is to become, hopefully, a blog-based archive of fascinating correspondence. Scans or photos of the originals will feature where possible.”
Fascinating indeed. An instant subscribe and I am sure hours of my life will be spent here. (via Kottke)