The computer built to last 50 years
ploum.net
How to create the long-lasting computer that will save your attention, your wallet, your creativity, your soul and the planet. Killing monopolies will only be a byproduct.
Links
rswinkle/PortableGL
github.com
An implementation of OpenGL 3.x-ish in clean C
bookyakuno/-Blender-
github.com
bookyakuno
The Internet Has a Rat Poison Problem
audubon.org
How online sales of highly regulated, super-toxic rodenticides exploit gaps in the law and imperil wildlife.
Crayon Factory - Classic Sesame Street
youtube.com
Whenever I see an orange crayon, or frequently, any crayons, I think of this video. It was fun to dig it up again and confirm that indeed orange got top billing.
The Sound of DUNE with Director Denis Villeneuve and Sound Team
youtube.com
Visionary director Denis Villeneuve discusses the creative benefits of early collaboration with his sound team, the process of crafting Dune’s unique soundscapes including: Arrakis desert, sandworm, ornithopter, spice (melange) and the voice of the Bene Gesserit.
Powell’s Books Retro-Computers
jameltayeb.com
If you live in Stumptown (Portland OR), you must know Powell’s Books store. At some point in time, there was a separate technical store downtown, dedicated to the really good stuff: science, math, technology, computers, etc. Geekvana! Although they closed that branch a while ago and moved some of its content to the main store, it never was the same again. In 2007, I took a set of pictures of their retro-computer collection exhibited in the technical store among the books.
Underrated reasons to be thankful
dynomight.net
- That humans didn’t evolve under strong alpha selection, meaning that 99% of us don’t get eaten by birds in our first moments of life as we crawl down the beach towards the ocean, which is nice.
There’s a New 750-Mile Bicycle Route in New York. Take a Look.
nytimes.com
The result — a combination of protected paths, city streets, highway shoulders and country roads that pass by small towns and cities — offers views of wetlands, waterways, grasslands and mountain ranges. It is a showcase for New York State’s history and natural beauty.
DevUtils.app - Offline Toolbox for Developers
devutils.app
Powerful developer tools for your everyday tasks. Native macOS app, work offline, and respect your data.