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We could be heroes
During my three-month sojourn away from writing anything meaningful, the subject of the Hero has become a recurring theme. Recently I gave a (very brief) talk with this as its subject. The idea of the talk was that we need heroes to inspire youngsters about the benefits of working in and with technology. We need to … Continue reading
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So having briefly resurrected my weekly schedule, the ill-fortuned feature has relapserd back to as and when. So here’s some stuff I’ve enjoyed recently. Star Wars goes cultural Star Wars figures used to re-enact some of the world’s most famous photographs A car with a 4 L-eater engine Hyundai’s imagines the saloon car for the … Continue reading
I’ve been a fan of Adam Buxton, since he and Joe Cornish first ventured onto the screens of Channel 4 in the 1990s. They were inventive and funny and used to make the sort of silly films that I and a bunch of mates used to make with our VHS camcorder. A camera so big, … Continue reading
This is me speaking at Hot Source Norwich, explaining why I think Norwich needs a Fab Lab. More details on the project here
So the yet again delayed weekly web round-up. I like to think of it as more a pleasant surprise when it finally shows up… Allons-y as a police call box-based time traveller might once have said… Journo blockbusters Great piece on why reporters love movies about journalism. This piece is very good, I’ve seen almost … Continue reading
Web round-up time. I might see if I can get this sponsored by some train company or other, such is its reliability. Bit of a film theme has developed this week – so without further ado… No match for a blaster kid… I love the science of movies stories, so delighted with this: Blaster shots … Continue reading
Newsnight’s arch-inquisitor Jeremy Paxman, established a reputation for fearless, journalistic integrity by simply asking a question. Granted he asked that question 12 times, putting then Home Secretary Michael Howard under the kind of grilling normally only reserved for Welsh rarebit. It is an interview that went down in history (at least in journalistic circles) But … Continue reading
