Feeling down? Watch this.
The most terrifying fact of the universe is not that it is hostile but that it is indifferent; but if we can come to terms with this indifference and accept the challenges of life within the boundaries of death — however mutable man may be able to make them — our existence as a species can have genuine meaning and fulfillment.
However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light.
This is one of the most beautiful and true things I have ever read.
The Trivialities and Transcendence of Kickstarter
A great article on the inception of Kickstarter.
Ein neuer Podcast, der alle drei Wochen eine andere Serie vorstellt. Das Thema der ersten Folge ist “Game of Thrones”, die Serien-Adaption des Fantasy-Epos “A Song of Ice and Fire”. Ich bin auch zu hören, wenn auch ein wenig konfus. In der zweiten Folge wird es besser, versprochen!
Shaun Inman’s brilliant new game, an old-school 8-bit platform puzzler. It looks great, it sounds great and it’s quite fun.
It’s interesting how there seems to be a market for lo-fi games on iOS. Maybe it’s because pixel art looks utterly gorgeous on a high-res display.
A beautifully designed website created in order to teach everyone the basic building blocks of the web. What an utterly great idea.
Stephen Fry on Star Trek, Douglas Adams, and More
I could listen to Stephen talk for hours on end. Well, I actually did and so should you. First watch this interview, then buy his (audio)book Moab Is My Washpot. You’re welcome.
Kleine Servicedurchsage:
Das Lumenlog hat ein moderates Redesign erfahren, ich habe sowohl vor als auch hinter den Kulissen ein wenig aufgeräumt. Ihr findet euch schon zurecht. Bitte sagt, wenn euch etwas komisch vorkommt.
The Axis of Awesome: 4 Chords
A cover of pretty much every pop song ever using only four chords: D A Bm G. Made me smile.
Oh Fuck: Facebook acquires Push Pop Press
Money quote:
There are no plans to continue publishing new titles or building out our publishing platform that was in private beta.
I don’t usually blog about any current tech news, but this one’s different. I’m pissed. Seriously, these guys had a shot at changing the way e-books work, they were among to first to make one that doesn’t suck and then they sell out to fucking Facebook? The company with the utterly unusable website, an incredibly shitty iPhone app and a level of sheer creepiness that makes me shiver every time I use it? Are you fucking kidding me? I just can’t believe this shit.
(Sorry for ranting, but damn, that needed to be said. Imma listen to some quiet music now.)
When I give myself time in the morning or evening to simply lay down and listen to music I catch myself getting lost in the words or nuances of a recording. Other times I find I am staring off into the sky lost in a memory or an idea. It gives me a chance to slow down and get lost in my own mind.
I think we all need more moments like this.
One of the writers of Portal 2 plays through a part of the game while talking about the development process behind it.
Hallo. Ich bin Marcel, hier schreibe ich über Dinge, die mich faszinieren. Wenn du wissen willst, wer ich bin, was das hier soll und wie es funktioniert, solltest du hier weiterlesen. Eine Übersicht über die bis jetzt erschienenen Artikel findest du in den Archiven, mich auf Twitter und den Sinn des Lebens vermutlich woanders.
Eigenwerbung: Ich spreche beim Retinacast über Serien, liste hier die Empfehlungen im Podcast NSFW auf und habe vor einer Weile simplett geschrieben.
You didn't understand a word I just said? Don't panic, about 50% of this blog is in English.