Making, in short, is not about making. Making is about sharing. The reason we can make so much today is because the basic knowledge, skills, and tools to make anything and do anything are already on the ground, forming a loam in which our inspiration can germinate.
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In 1974 Jack Jensen proposed a new way to stop hijackers from commandeering airplanes — each seat would be fitted with a solenoid-actuated lock in the seatbelt, an inflatable seat back, and a hypodermic syringe. Using remote switches, the crew could lock any passenger into his seat, force his head to his knees, and inject him through the seat cushion with “a strong sedative or poison.”
“Heretofore airlines have adopted numerous measures to curb hijacking, including observation of passengers, use of metal detecting devices, random searching of loading passengers, and the use of armed guards on the aircraft,” reads the patent abstract. “However, such measures … have been ineffective.”
(Source: Futility Closet)
Sean: no need for TSA pornoscanner if the injection system works
You can make the Internet safe for Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga, or you can make it safe for the next Skype,” said Benkler “You have to choose.
At the eG8, 20th century ideas clashed with the 21st century economy | radar.oreilly.com | Readability (via rickwebb)
vruz: I would like to make it safe for the next Bieber the next Gaga and the next Skype. you don’t get to force that choice Sir.
(via vruz)
Rafer sez:
Please read it as “Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga’s current business models.” Then it’s tough to argue with.
(via rafer)
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“Demand to see Life’s manager! Make Life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson LEMONS!”
Oh yes, PORTAL2 is good stuff
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The Internet represents the shipping lane of the 21st century. It is increasingly in America’s economic interest to ensure that the Internet is a viable means for American innovation, commerce, and the advancement of our ideals that empower people all around the world. By ceding control of the Internet to corporations through a private right of action, and to government agencies that do not sufficiently understand and value the Internet, PIPA represents a threat to our economic future and to our international objectives. Until the many issues that I and others have raised with this legislation are addressed, I will object to a unanimous consent request to proceed to the legislation.
Sen. Ron Wyden places a “hold” on the PROTECT IP Act (via rafer)
Having met Sen Wyden on a lobbying trip during the first internet cookie regulation phase – I can say – he gets it.
(via sawickipedia)
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Brilliant
LCD trading cards – Boing Boing
LCD trading cards – Boing Boing
Italian trading card company Panini’s latest trick: LCDs in the traditional form factor. Each will have 2GB of space and come pre-loaded with highlight reels for a sporting icon.
Sean: Wow… thinking about all the kinds of trouble I can get into with this…
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Sean: Right On
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Sean: ha ha