Saturday, August 04, 2012
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
It's taken forty years to realize just how deeply people feel criticism
It's taken forty years to realize just how deeply people feel criticism. A disagreement with one fine point can be taken as disregard for the person themself. On the flip side, it seems people that are very quick to dismiss the opinions and thoughts of others, then express frustration when they think those people are equally dismissive. To me, that is a vicious cycle. Lesson learned for me? "The only winning move is not to [critique]" in social settings, unless there is a very good cause.
I missed the boat so long because I've been in a state of mind of consistently wanting to be critiqued to improve myself, at least in my own eyes. I accept some statements, and dismiss others, and then move on. In this, I do not believe that I've often dismissed any persons outright. I value the person who critiques me because I seek constant feedback (whether I accept the feedback or not). But in this drive, I've very likely offended a great many people who are not like minded in this regard. Criticism of comments or challenging of opinions is not taken well by many people, regardless to how fine the point.
Ironically, this posting is a critique, but not directed any particular person. It is an expression of my own opinion about my own feelings and thoughts. In case someone comes across this message and thinks it's about them, it's not. It is about me. It is a lament that comes from the culmination of a great many experiences.
I missed the boat so long because I've been in a state of mind of consistently wanting to be critiqued to improve myself, at least in my own eyes. I accept some statements, and dismiss others, and then move on. In this, I do not believe that I've often dismissed any persons outright. I value the person who critiques me because I seek constant feedback (whether I accept the feedback or not). But in this drive, I've very likely offended a great many people who are not like minded in this regard. Criticism of comments or challenging of opinions is not taken well by many people, regardless to how fine the point.
Ironically, this posting is a critique, but not directed any particular person. It is an expression of my own opinion about my own feelings and thoughts. In case someone comes across this message and thinks it's about them, it's not. It is about me. It is a lament that comes from the culmination of a great many experiences.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Proof that the Zombie Apocalypse is indeed coming
Are you trying to tell your friends and family that the Zombie Apocalypse is indeed coming?
Are they not listening to your sane words of advice to prepare? Well, now you have the evidence you need to show them that it is coming, in the form of recent news articles.
This Artificial Jellyfish Was Built Using Rat Cells goes into detail about recent success in the creation of an artificial animal.
Scientists Invent Particles That Will Let You Live Without Breathing shows a technology that may keep you alive when you are unable to breath.
If those stories do not convince disbelievers, this ScienceDaily article shows how scientists are working on reprogramming cells to "create completely new and useful forms of life": Easily 'Re-Programmable Cells' Could Be Key in Creation of New Life Forms. This is how almost every Zombie movie begins!
This Artificial Jellyfish Was Built Using Rat Cells goes into detail about recent success in the creation of an artificial animal.
Scientists Invent Particles That Will Let You Live Without Breathing shows a technology that may keep you alive when you are unable to breath.
If those stories do not convince disbelievers, this ScienceDaily article shows how scientists are working on reprogramming cells to "create completely new and useful forms of life": Easily 'Re-Programmable Cells' Could Be Key in Creation of New Life Forms. This is how almost every Zombie movie begins!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
One of the First Computer-Generated Films, from 1963 - AT&T Archives
This may be the world's oldest computer simulation.
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