The Mirrorbox: The Story of How Art Became Science: Megan Daalder at TED...

I love the idea of mediated empathy.  This is a machine that can bring people together.  A great idea in an age of machines pushing people apart.

As a bonus, Megan was once in my backyard before I knew about any of this.

.And now she has her own Ted Talk.

a metaphor for social connection.

Warpaint - 'Set Your Arms Down' and Billie Holiday

set your arms down

glastonbury //
Warpaint are a stunning display of female musicianship.  Amazing talent all around as any instrument can take control of the lead. They really hit a stride with Stella on drums. Of course, on this video, as I watch it, Stella is playing guitar. They can switch off instruments and Theresa can take lead vocals and guitars. This is a live cut and I love it because I love the band. Despite any valid commentary about hipsters and Native American cultural appropriation. I'll put a link to rough trade sessions video of their ep hit Billie Holiday below. Billie Holiday with the correct positions

Dalai Lama Joke FAIL Pizza Joke one with everything

The Dalai Lama laughs at almost everything ever.


To have him not laugh is almost impossible.

comedy bang bang impro maccas dad joke.