Sparks of Entropy

The idea that we exist on a tiny rock in this massive void of...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:13:00 -0700

The idea that we exist on a tiny rock in this massive void of space, dust, rocks and gas, is more magnificent–more awe-inspiring–than any religion could ever devise. In fact, to say that some omnipotent deity intentionally created all that for some ultimate purpose diminishes its wonder.

That is why I am an atheist. There is so much more to life than can be explained away by a belief in a higher power.

Daring Fireball Linked List: What Happens When a 35-Year-Old Man Retakes the SAT?

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:01:35 -0700

Daring Fireball Linked List: What Happens When a 35-Year-Old Man Retakes the SAT?:

Drew Magary, writing for Deadspin:

If you’re 35 years old and you’re thinking about retaking the SAT as a kind of blog stunt, I would highly recommend you avoid it. In fact, I would recommend that no one take the SAT ever. It’s a sternly worded dinosaur of a test, graded in an arbitrary manner with outdated equipment, and it blows. The only reason people take it is because they have to. It exists only so that preppy dipshits can brag about their scores well into adulthood if they did well. I hate it. I hope the Princeton Review gets fucked by a cattle prod.

Photo

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:10:52 -0700

People too dumb for democracy

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:14:11 -0800

People too dumb for democracy

The Perfect Email Storm (via WSJ)

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:18:12 -0800

The Perfect Email Storm

(via WSJ)

"I refuse to prove that I exist,” says God, “for proof denies faith, and without faith I..."

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:30:05 -0800

““I refuse to prove that I exist,” says God, “for proof denies faith, and without faith I am nothing.””

"There’s so much that we share, that it’s time we’re aware, it’s a small..."

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:43:23 -0800

“There’s so much that we share, that it’s time we’re aware, it’s a small world after all…”

"The pursuit of knowledge is hopeless, and eternal."

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:21:50 -0700

“The pursuit of knowledge is hopeless, and eternal.”

- Prof. Hubert Farnsworth

I never knew Steve Jobs.

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:40:58 -0700

But he had a profound influence on the individual I have become. Growing up, I never quite fit in. While everyone else wanted to be the same, I wanted to be different. I never fit in, because I never wanted to fit in. But I had no guiding force to push me forward. No mentor to shape me into who I wanted to become.

Then I heard it.

The ones who see things differently.

That simple message became the motivation of my life from that day forward. I devoured that message. I listened to it again and again, and was transfixed.

And they have no respect for the status quo.

Whenever I find myself answering “no” to that all-important question, I come back to this message. And listen.

Because the ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

This message taught me to never give up, to never accept anything less than amazing, and to relentlessly pursue your absolute best.

The greatest gift Steve left this world is not any of his inventions or gadgets. The greatest gift he left us is his inspiration.

Here’s to the crazy ones.

"If we pretend long enough, never giving up, it just might be who we are."

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:18:45 -0700

“If we pretend long enough, never giving up, it just might be who we are.”

- Trans-Siberian Orchestra

How to use social networking sites without going bat-shit crazy

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:39:38 -0700

Facebook Or Google+?

It’s a decision you have to make, based on your own real-world social network. I recommend using only one. Pick whichever has most of your real-life friends on it, and drop the other one. Campaign with your other friends to get them to switch. You’ll go less crazy; trust me.

Always Use Twitter

Twitter is not like Facebook or Google+. Imagine everyone in the world is all gathered in one giant convention center, and they’re all talking at the same time. You have this clever device at your disposal where you can choose who to listen to. That’s Twitter.

Everyone should use Twitter, for finding out real-time information like traffic accidents, late train schedules, fires, etc. Twitter is the closest thing we have to a hive-mind today. Use it, at least to stalk your local news sources for information.

Keep It Separate

Use Twitter to connect to people you “know” via the Internet (like @wilw, @donttrythis). Use Facebook or Google+ for people you know in real life (like your family, friends, co-workers).

"If anyone is annoyed by Facebook, it’s simply that they’re tired of using it."

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:12:20 -0700

“If anyone is annoyed by Facebook, it’s simply that they’re tired of using it.”

- This is the most over-generalized statement I’ve read about Google Plus so far. Apparently Forbes is privy to some secret knowledge that we’re all only annoyed with Facebook because we’re tired of using it. Not because Facebook forces user interface changes on users without warning, or because they change their privacy settings without telling anyone, or because they require you to opt-out of them using your face for advertising. People have real, legitimate gripes with Facebook. And that’s where Google Plus comes in.

But today I click on my newsfeed and see tumbleweed blowing through the barren, blank page. It’s a vast and empty wasteland, full of people who signed up but never actually stuck around to figure out how things worked

The author apparently was the only member of his real-world social circle to consider trying out Google Plus. In my case, my real-world social circle all moved to Google Plus at about the same time. I have a real, vibrant, Farmville-free stream of updates coming from Google Plus. Social networking is social again.

A Eulogy for Google Plus - Forbes

wilwheaton: it8bit: Play with quick reflexes and sharp...

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:12:38 -0700

wilwheaton:

it8bit:

Play with quick reflexes and sharp strategy…

1982 Ad for the Abyssmal Atari E.T. Game - photo by Paxton Holley

Worst. Game. Ever.

The game that ended an era.

"We move from GeoCities to LiveJournal to MySpace to Facebook, looking for the perfect experiment in..."

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:25:04 -0700

“We move from GeoCities to LiveJournal to MySpace to Facebook, looking for the perfect experiment in mass intimacy rather than just admitting that we don’t want to swallow a glistening golden stream composed of the mental excretions of everyone we know.”

- Alt Text: Google Is the New GeoCities | Underwire | Wired.com

wilwheaton: Me: OMG RYAN! He Man is on Netflix! Ryan: Have you...

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:08:48 -0700

wilwheaton:

Me: OMG RYAN! He Man is on Netflix!

Ryan: Have you seen the What’s Going On video with He Man?

Me: No what’s that?

[four minutes later]

Me: That. Is. The. Best. Thing. EVER. I’m putting it on Tumblr right now.

mtgfan: Reblog if you’re a Planeswalker.

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:55:39 -0700

mtgfan:

Reblog if you’re a Planeswalker.

seanbonner: laughingsquid: The World Can’t really argue with...

Sun, 22 May 2011 20:11:26 -0700

seanbonner:

laughingsquid:

The World

Can’t really argue with this

This is why The Hitchhiker’s Guide lists Earth as “mostly harmless.”

While Harold Camping sits safe with his millions…

Sun, 22 May 2011 20:04:15 -0700

While Harold Camping sits safe with his millions… :

wilwheaton:

This woman, fearful of the end of the world, took a boxcutter to the throats of her two daughters, and then sliced her own throat. This is what religion encourages: fear based on imaginary terrors.

So sad.

mbyhoff: I’m pretty sure he’s a member of Arcade Fire.

Wed, 04 May 2011 08:17:39 -0700

mbyhoff:

I’m pretty sure he’s a member of Arcade Fire.

laurenonizzle: #OsamaBinLaden Imagine all the people, living...

Wed, 04 May 2011 08:14:34 -0700

laurenonizzle:

#OsamaBinLaden

Imagine all the people, living life in peace.