The Century Of The Self is a fantastic documentary, produced by the BBC, that examines how Sigmund Freud's nephew helped the U.S. government and U.S. corporations transform the American worker into the American consumer. This four part documentary will really open your eyes (Americans, at least) to some things about the advertising we see every day, how much it changed America, and how it influences us. Turn off "The Hills" or whatever garbage you're watching, and watch something that will actually expand your mind. Or don't, it makes you more easily controllable.
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12/24/2007
12/16/2007
Amazing Blind Kid Teaches Himself To See With Echo Location
A short video about Ben Underwood, who lost both of his eyes to cancer at 3 years old. He subsequently taught himself to see by making a clicking sound and reading the echo, like sonar. The things he can do are pretty amazing.
Canadian PSA- Prevent Horrific Grease Accidents?
This is by far the most disturbing legitimate public service announcement I have ever seen. Congratulations Canada, you win the prize for being more psychotic than America in at least one way.
12/14/2007
12/13/2007
Auditory Illusions
This is the coolest thing the internets have brought me in a long damn time. Go to this page, put on headphones, and listen to the virtual haircut. I guarantee amazement. Guaranteed.
*You have to listen through headphones, numbnuts!*
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*You have to listen through headphones, numbnuts!*
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12/10/2007
12/07/2007
12/05/2007
12/02/2007
12/01/2007
Painful Juxtaposition
What we do with our wealth.
The picture is from Sudan, 1993. It was taken by acclaimed photographer Kevin Carter. Carter committed suicide in 1994. The skull was created by Damien Hirst. It is made of platinum, and covered with 8,601 diamonds. It is valued at roughly $100 Million.
Ice Breakers Coming Out With Coke-Baggy Mints
Ice Breakers (Hershey) is set to release a new mint that looks like cocaine in a little plastic bag. How much you want to bet this gets pulled within days and some suit gets fired?
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