 |
MemeStreams Discussion |
|
| This page contains all of the posts and discussion on MemeStreams referencing the following web page: The Year in Ideas. You can find discussions on MemeStreams as you surf the web, even if you aren't a MemeStreams member, using the Threads Bookmarklet. |
| The Year in Ideas by noteworthy at 11:45 am EST, Dec 12, 2004 | |||
It's that time of year again. An annual compendium of ideas from A to Z. Selected ideas include: Acoustic Keyboard Eavesdropping Asonov says that he has heard rumors of research into the possibility of using computers to translate the humming of ink-jet printers into the actual text being printed. facture. noun. (from Latin factura action of making, from factus.) the manner in which something (as an artistic work) is made: execution. The shareholder, in their view, is a child -- fickle and hyperactive. Care for him, provide for him and, above all, keep him from the ruinous path of instant gratification. The scientists admit that there is probably no practical use for this knowledge. "It's more grass roots." It turns out that geek to geek, informal and honest, is a pretty good model. "But what are you going to do with that?" "premature professionalism" "I'd been yelling about politics for years, but no one listened to me. Then I put up a couple of animations, and everyone watches." The single most intriguing purple-state record of the year certainly belongs to Jack White, of the trendy garage-rock duo the White Stripes, and Loretta Lynn -- yes, that Loretta Lynn. | |||
| Link - Reply | |||
| The Year in Ideas by Decius at 3:00 pm EST, Dec 12, 2004 | |||
It's that time of year again. An annual compendium of ideas from A to Z. This is a huge collection of short articles. I'll list a few that are particularly insightful. I've tried to cull as much as possible. Best get a star... Acoustic Keyboard Eavesdropping | |||
| Link - Reply | |||
