So, you’ve just swiped one of the most prized and recognized artworks on the planet. Good work, Mr. Brazen Thief Man! So, Munch’s the Scream was stolen. Well, there’s really nothing like high profile art theft to make a good story. Although two guys dressed in black, toting guns, and making a getaway in an […]
Best of Lethal Nonlethal Weapon Brainstorming
Do you like inventing nonlethal weapons, but find yourself falling short on ideas? Look here, where you can find all SORTS of ideas for nonlethal weapons, thanks to the folks at the USAF Institute for National Security Studies. The one problem being that the authors seem to be a little unclear on the concept of […]
Posted by Ben on September 2, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/best-of-lethal-nonlethal-weapon-brainstorming/
Jerry weighs in on Eco-policy blunders!
Apologies for the unnecessary exclamation point. But I had to draw your attention in somehow, and now that you’re here, let me say what I have to say and get it over with. The editor of the American Chemical Society (of all organizations) rants on idiotic environmental non-policies. On his list—allegedly “inspired by TV’s David […]
Posted by Ben on August 31, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/jerry-weighs-in-on-eco-policy-blunders/
Always wanted to direct, but never had the time?
Now’s your chance. Pick the setting, background, cast, script, soundtrack, and titles, then sit back and watch the brilliance unfold. Or not, as the case may be. (The music gets a little repetitive when it comes time for the actual movie.) (via MeFi)
Posted by Ben on August 27, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/always-wanted-to-direct-but-never-had-the-time/
You are not a sweaty, tired person
An otherwise marginally interesting NYT article hits a bright spot with this odd philosophical entreaty: You are not a sweaty, tired person hoping against hope for a quiet spot in the crowd. You are a grain of sand, a drop in the sea of humanity. You don’t need some fancy rational strategy. Be the blanket. […]
Posted by Ben on August 27, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/or-are-you/
That’s disgusting. So what?
“What, precisely, is so bad about sex between adult siblings, bestiality, and the eating of corpses?” I’m glad you asked. Paul Bloom of Yale looks at the oft-irrational premises of disgust in modern times, delving also into its more ancient roots to look at where disgust comes from (for those who don’t want to read […]
Posted by Ben on August 27, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/thats-disgusting/
Whaddya believe?
Like all internet “personality” quizzes, this one isn’t exactly what you’d call totally authoritative. It’s called the Belief-O-Matic, and it helps you deduce what religion you ought to be practicing. Well, not exactly, but same idea. Is it useful? Ha! That’s a good one. Is it useful? Of course it’s useful. Okay, so it’s not, […]
Posted by Ben on August 25, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/whaddya-believe/
For the architecturally oriented
MOMA (that’s Museum of Modern Art) explores tall buildings in a neat, flash-based installation. Swell.
Posted by Ben on August 23, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/for-the-architecturally-oriented/
TurnerVision
Ted Turner is an odd duck. Though I don’t really have anything against odd ducks. Witness: Moderator: Who would you want to become the president of the US? Turner: I’m for whoever speaks to our survival not our demise. Moderator: So Who? Turner: Who do you think? … Turner: The invasion of Iraq was the […]
Posted by Ben on August 19, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/turnervision/
Lies, All Lies
I’m nothing like a regular reader of the Economist, but this article provides an interesting foray into the search for truth, something I hold near and dear to my heart. The article explores the checkered past of so-called “lie detectors” (polygraphs and their ilk) and delves into the future of the field, providing summaries of […]
Posted by Ben on August 17, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/lies-all-lies/