Strong argument for re-defining what year we’re living in to reflect the progress of humanity over the past 12,000 years.
Categories
A tiny hit of LSD before heading to work?
That’s what some Silicon Valley professionals are doing to seemingly improve their workplace performance. Wired’s article on the topic is fascinating and a recommended read.
Categories
Devil’s Glen, Wicklow
Took a wander down to Devil’s Glen in Wicklow yesterday with Steph. Lovely 5k ramble up to the waterfall on The Vartry River. Could really feel the darker evenings closing in though.
Categories
Speak, Memory
Fascinating piece about a friends drive to create a bot from the digital artefacts of her dead friend. As mentioned in the piece, it’s reminiscent of the 2013 episode of Black Mirror entitled “Be Right Back”, so if you haven’t seen that it’s worth tracking down and watching. It’s hard to know how this type of thing will shape human psyche in future but we’re going to have to tread carefully.
Categories
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Seek this movie out. No surprise that it’s the most successful movie out of New Zealand bar LOTR. It’s filled with great performances, a sharp script, beautiful scenery and it’s damn funny.