There’s a grain of truth in most of these myths, but they’re myths nontheless. Saw it on Slashdot. Myth #1: A brilliant idea will make you rich. Myth #2: If you build it they will come. Myth #3: Someone will steal your idea if you don’t protect it. Myth #4: What you think matters. Myth…Continue Reading…
This article on BBC made me smile. Dog starts car after eating chip. Mr Gorman said: “I was glad to get the car started for the member. They will now have to take George [the dog] with them in the car until things take their natural course. It is the first time that I have…Continue Reading…
I just finished watching the entire video, and it’s very good. Better than any TV show or movie I’ve seen. Highly recommended. Google Tech Talk on Human Computation. If I have time, I’ll add some of my many thoughts on it here.
I received a letter from the Office of the President at the University of Southern California. They addressed it to: Elliot Lee 3560 Hoover Street Apartment 236 Los Angeles, CA 90089 This is a dorm. It’s strange that they call it an “apartment,” and even more strange that they don’t use the “official” Childs Way…Continue Reading…
Yesterday, Theo asked me how it is that I’m so funny. It’s true, I often crack subtle jokes and try to make up clever responses. But more often, I’m just saying what comes naturally. That I’m funny is a compliment I’ve heard several times this year. To be honest, it makes me feel really good…Continue Reading…