Philanthropist Videos

LOL. My favorite moment from August’s PBS press tour. I was busy interviewing the Sesame Street gang, so I didn’t realize what happened at the time. In Steve’s words: “At the TV Critics Press Tour in August, we interviewed Sesame Street. I was so dumbstruck by watching Maria, Grover, and Cookie Monster, that I ACTUALLY REACHED IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA to adjust audio levels on a mixing board we borrowed. To say this is an incredibly stupid thing to do is an understatement. Grover noticed.”

http://ework.biz/ This is it. I am working on the new me which means I am dumping my old very successful life. Right in your lap. Maybe. Help me make up my mind.

The EyeWriter: technology using open source software that enables paralyzed graffiti artists to draw using only their eyes. From one of the artists: “Art is a tool of empowerment and social change, and I consider myself blessed to be able to create and use my work to promote health reform, bring awareness about ALS and help others.” – Tony Quan, aka Tempt One

Oh. My. God. This guy is an instant best friend! Such an awesome goofball. And the belt buckle is amazing. :D Josh’s Commute to Work: A Tribute to Michael Jackson on Vimeo (via Vimeo)

Loving the look and feel of this video. Shot on the RED. Mind Idea OFFICIAL Video on Vimeo (via Vimeo)

In context of what’s recently been going on with Kanye, and celebrity culture in general, this Spike Jonze short is pretty inspired. justin: faketv: Spike Jonze should just make Being John Malkovich over and over, with a different celebrity every time. This would be the closing sequence of Being Kanye. bobbymiller: Spike Jonze and Kanye West made a short film. It’s fucking amazing. This is so effing awesome and inspiring.

Thanks to David Sasaki for including Epic Fu in his most recent presentation in Budapest about digital craftsmanship. With sales of virtual goods hitting $1 billion in 2009, this talk comes at an opportune time. What does craftsmanship look like in the digital age? How is value placed? Both information and digital tools have become abundant online, and you can sense a growing desire for craftsmanship and artisanship. For products that are produced slowly over time. For digital goods that are both beautiful and beautifully made. Definitely give the rest of the transcript a read over on David’s site, it’ll get you thinking. You can also follow David’s work on Twitter.

Charlie has a difficult time introducing himself to his date.

cool… head… steady… trigger… finger. io echo: I’m on Fire

A Sniper’s War Story