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Clifford Stoll

“Get computers out of schools, and KEEP them out of schools.” I’ve never heard of Clifford Stoll, but he seems to be the mad scientist type. This video of a presentation he gave is quite interesting. Topics discussed: Moog, astronomy, future society, the KGB, kids, the difference between science and engineering and much more.

CONTINUE READING | March 30th, 2008

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1860 Recording

A recording of a French woman singing from 1860. The world’s oldest recording.

CONTINUE READING | March 30th, 2008

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Image of Homer

Homer Simpson, painted in the style of Rembrandt.

CONTINUE READING | February 21st, 2008