Category Archives: History

A.I constructs an argument in real time | time-lapse view of the world

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Ossington

Ho folks, Just sharing some cool stuff today. IYES – Toys (Demo) Why Tomorrow Won’t Look Like Today: Things that Will Blow Your Mind + A.I constructs an argument in real time [MilkenInstitute] Louie Schwartzberg: Hidden miracles of the natural world. … Continue reading →

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A comic and words for ostensibly positive change

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Ossington

Ho, No editorial necessary. I thought the following video was neat, and as we are not normally exposed to this side of the figure, I am here sharing. Hitler Speeches with accurate English subtitles – J

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SNL, Free Red Alert (pc game), largest bomb footage, and an early shot of Niagara Falls

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Ossington

Composite image of the Ring Nebula Grand Canyon Timelapse of rare temperature inversion The Shooting AKA Dear Sister Two Chinook helicopters flying low over a lake (I love Chinooks) The Chinook Helicopter has always reminded me of the RTS Red … Continue reading →

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Gestalt, a word – Videos and more to come at lunch

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Ossington

Die ‘Gestalt’ is a German word for form or shape. It is used in English to refer to a concept of ‘wholeness’. Uncontacted tribe first ever footage Let us get deep… The U.S. Army’s Top Secret Arctic City Under the … Continue reading →

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Canada: A People’s History [17-Part video series]

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Ossington

From the youtube link: Episode 1 of the 17 episode CBC documentary “Canada: A People’s History” takes place between 15 000 BC and 1850 AD. This series originally aired in 2000. I’m certain this will be quite interesting and informative. … Continue reading →

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A real treat of a post! Watch & share! [Free Massey Lectures]

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Ossington

This is not my own, but after having listened to it I am absolutely electrified! This is a series of lectures about the world, about the quantum  the atomic, the future, the past, life, technology, information, and the future where our … Continue reading →

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The war of all against all [pithy youtube vid]

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Ossington

I’m presently reading Thomas Hobbes’ Leviathan. This text covers man in the state of the nature and the subsequent acquiescence to the larger group, the common wealth. By doing so we escape the state of nature, but by giving our … Continue reading →

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Friday movie special [late… and so you get 2 films]

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Ossington

I forgot to post any free films on Friday. As a result of my forgetfulness here are two. Powder (1995) is a film about an individual, about being, humanity, and the Universe itself. Quite a nice one. Zule (1964) is … Continue reading →

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Machiavelli The Prince [5 part documentary]

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Ossington

Just a documentary drop. I have read Machiavelli’s The Prince, but tomorrow I will begin University study of it. I’m certain that I will be able to draw good stuff from my time reading to share here. And the audio … Continue reading →

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Follow the rules unless you’re making the rules ( playing Thrasymachus for a moment)

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Ossington

In keeping with my interest in writing something every day, I was going to post some fiction. However, perhaps I should bore you with that another time. I want to share a thought. A thought and a link to something… … Continue reading →

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