Taplin Sums it Up
I’ve enjoyed Jon’s thought exercise on the choices and conditions and players that have brought our country to it’s current state of political and economic instability (perhaps I should say ‘Unsustainability’). Not being as well versed a student of history as he, I appreciate his insights into the roots of our current allegiance to President […]
I Heart Prognosticators
Robert X. Cringely, my favorite technology cheerleader/pundit/futurist has etched the date for the end of commercial television as we know it - July 22, 2015 - 7 years from today. His Column lays it out in all the relevent market driven, technology oriented forces that will come to bear at that point in time. From […]
Gentrification Indicators
Traveling in Denver recently, I passed by my old neighborhood. Besides obvious indicators like the recent arrival of the Tattered Cover to my old stomping grounds, gentrification is in full effect. A proliferation of luxury condos and trendy restaurants are creeping slowly West on Colfax from Colorado. I saw one change that really made the […]
Cameras, Methane and a Moment of Zen
So, my fantastic younger brother hooked me up with this camera over Christmas - 8 megpixel photos, 720p HD Video, and it fits in my back pocket! Best. Gift. Ever.
Now I’m free to pull it out and be shooting 8 seconds after I see a shot that I want! My current […]
Project Bloggers take a Lesson
Matt Shumaker has set the bar high with his E-Cumbent project tracker blog. The project is a 2 wheel recumbent bike conversion to electric assist (I’d say, it’s almost a full EV conversion project). The beauty of it is that the bike is driven by a fist-sized RC electric motor and a large […]
The Future of Small Town America
I’ve been weighing in quite a bit in a debate over the Cottonwood Meadows that is located on the outskirts of my home town of Buena Vista, Colorado. If you’re reading my blog, it’s likely you already know a little bit about the development and it’s story. For those who don’t, peruse the above links […]
The Interconnectedness of All Things
After another great sustainability discussion, a good friend sent over this video from the excellent Norwegian electro-chill band, Royksopp. I think that it does a remarkable job of reminding us (the song’s title is Remind Me) of all the things we may or may not take for granted day to day. If anyone knows where […]
The End of Education
My favorite technology and cultural columnist has once again encapsulated an idea that has been bubbling just below the surface for quite some time now: The imminent demise of the education system as we know it. Bob Cringely has been prognosticating about the implications of technology and the culture it creates/supports/enables for many years now. […]
Lego’s vs. Important real world problems…like Julie Andrews
A quick video for your geeky enjoyment. I don’t know if you’ll get as big a kick out of this as I did, but the guys over at tiltedtwister.com have built themselves a Rubics Cube Solver out of legos! Yes, it’s driven with the Lego Mindstorm programming engine, servos, motors and light sensors. […]
Your Tribe got Served!
Seth Godin wrote an excellent post about the future (or more hopefully, the present) of Brand Management. His idea takes the power of the company and recasts it’s purpose as a servant to the community or tribe; the tribe that was formed when members gave the company permission to create it.
From the article…
“It […]
Alex Telthorst lives, works and plays in Buena Vista,
Colorado. He likes thinking about the
future of technology, progressive community growth, short kayaks, and
electronic music among many many other
things. His friends get it right when
they call him the random pile of facts.