Antikytheric ramblings

I’ve just guest-posted on the Nightshade Family. Head over there to read about the Antikythera mechanism, and some rambling thoughts on understanding technology.

homeless

Being homeless seems a widely misunderstood state. More on that another time. For now though, I’d like to share an excellent technical solution for cold weather for “homeless” people.

There are a few things that I really like about this project: simplicity (adherence to basic design principles), affordable and carefully designed for a specific group of clients… have a look at the jacket for homeless people in cold places, that uses old newspapers.

I particularly like the fact that this product has been tested by someone who put himself in a walk-in refrigerator for an extended period. the video is on the site, after the intro flash.

taxi jacket

science=function=form=beauty?

The intersection of art and science is often wild and, well, difficult (if you don’t believe me then look up the controversy surrounding Hagen’s plastination exhibitions).

Nevertheless, here is someone who has skillfully navigated this intersection, creating something pricey but pretty, and intelligent.

Steady as she goes

There’s something delightfully anti-consumer about undertaking complex hacks in one’s kitchen. Planning to take your high-def camera offroad? Why not build yourself a device for smooth panning from some bits ‘n pieces….