Sweet Laziness
Posted by bordalix Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:21:00 GMT
A brilliant advert from Brylcreem. An ode to laziness and effortless, made with a lot of effort and dedication: see also the making of.
RSS readers should click here to watch the film.
GOOG 411
Posted by bordalix Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:14:00 GMT
A new service from Google, this time used from your phone. Watch the video below to see the simplicity and power of 1-800-GOOG-411:
It looks like 2008 will be the year of the phone.
The sub-prime crisis in graphics
Posted by bordalix Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:10:00 GMT
After the video (and not so serious) version, the BBC's graphical explanation for the sub-prime crisis. Finally I start to understand what's all about, and the possible consequences still to come.
The paradox of choice
Posted by bordalix Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:23:00 GMT
Via Daring Fireball, another great presentation from TED, by Barry Schwartz:
Barry Schwartz studies the relationship between economics and psychology, delivering startling insights into modern life. His latest book, The Paradox of Choice, argues that the abundance of choice in today’s western world leads not to happiness but psychological distress.
So, if you 20 minutos to spare, watch it:
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