I’ve always been been intrigued by the idea of conflicting self-righteousness. How can both sides be so certain they’re right? And how do we get people to consider that maybe they aren’t? 

— via TED

05.13.2012 | aside | People, Politics, Videos | , , | Feedback (0) Posted from: Adams Morgan, D.C.

How to defend Earth from asteroids: A great reason to start sharing again

— via TEDxBoulder

04.09.2012 | aside | Videos | | Feedback (0) Posted from: 1100 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va.

Greg Linch takes a wide-angle look at how we measure our journalism and asks how we could quantify impact.

01.16.2012 | aside | Journalism | , | Feedback (0) Posted from: Rosslyn, Va.

Want your clothes to never get wet? This is some devil magic.

01.15.2012 | aside | Lifehacking | | Feedback (0) Posted from: Adams Morgan, D.C.

Political geekiness FTW:

What happens when the president makes a recess appointment when the Senate is not technically on recess?

Nobody knows.

— via POLITICO

01.04.2012 | aside | Politics | | Feedback (0) Posted from: Rosslyn, Va.