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Litl is Awesome
Looks like a fun little machine with a really slick Web based OS. -Shlok Sign up for my newsletter.
Re-Localization
John Michael Greer puts together the historical argument for sustainable local economies. In particular, the role of guilds (regulated the talent stream to maintain somewhat of a free market): Thus in a restricted market where specialization is limited, a free … Continue reading
What’s Going On With Android?
The hardware isn’t keeping up with the software. Look, cell phone manufacturers aren’t known for quality design. That’s why the iPhone won. Part of this, of course, is due to the cell phone market being bigger in the Eastern hemisphere, … Continue reading
Visualizing Empire Decline
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Mirrors Edge
Fun game: Mirror’s Edge is set in a society where communication is heavily monitored by a totalitarian regime, and so a network of runners, including the main character, Faith, are used to transmit messages while evading government surveillance.[11] In the style … Continue reading