Steve Jobs on marketing and introducing the “Think Different” campaign. The reality distortion field at work. A gem of a talk.


Pacific Star II on Vimeo. a self-made balloon with 2 digital cameras that got to 125,000 feet and returned back to earth safely. now that’s insane.

Dan Meyer: Math class needs a makeover | TED.com. interesting talk about the problems with current math curriculum and textbooks.

Charlie Rose – An appreciation of John Wooden. Wooden, who is regarded by some as the greatest coach in American sport history, passed away last week. This interview excerpt is really quite amazing.

Brian Skerry reveals ocean’s glory — and horror | Video on TED.com. fantastic talk about over-fishing, ocean degradation and restoration. i’ve been trying to give up fish recently and it has been tough going. i will definitely try harder now.


Write The Future. I can only image the budget on that ad. The Ronaldinho bit with youtube and Kobe Bryant is great.

Sal Khan and the Khan Academy to the rescue – (37signals). great video from the creator of Khan Academy.

Ji Lee: The Transformative Power of Personal Projects :: The 99 Percent. nice talk about how a side project that he just wanted to do for fun helped change his career.


YouTube – Philip Pullman on Freedom of Speech

Video: Bob Kramer, master knifemaker and bladesmith. A true craftsman. – (37signals). $300 an inch for his knives with a 14-month waiting list. damn.

Seth Godin: Quieting the Lizard Brain :: Videos :: The 99 Percent. great talk about shipping products.

Jason Calacanis vs. David Heinemeier Hansson on This Week in Startups – (37signals). some great discussion on this show. i was pretty impressed with Calacanis’ questions and comments.

YouTube – Chat Roulette Funny Piano Improv. chatroulette seems like the ultimate improv starter.

Karl Rove’s book vs. REWORK – what the American People need to know – (37signals). a very funny attack ad.

OK Go Ditches Label Over YouTube Embedding Rights | Dan’s FC Blog | Fast Company. that is one badass rube goldberg machine. via ram.

Garage TV – LogoRama. “In a world made up entirely of trademarks and brand names, Michelin Man cops pursue a criminal Ronald McDonald.” This is nominated for the best short animated oscar and is quite amazing.

First-person perspective of a bus crash. now that’s some crazy youtube clip.


YouTube – Her Morning Elegance / Oren Lavie. who doesn’t like stop-motion. via paul.

Introduction to Square. great intro video showing off new payment app for iphone.

Augmented (hyper)Reality: Domestic Robocop on Vimeo. a thought provoking little video about augmented reality and advertising.