Anonymous made an appearance at the ever-growing (yet largely mass-media ignored) Wisconsin solidarity rally today. Meanwhile, a parallel branch released the following video condemning the Federal Reserve…
Fridays have more of a typical significance these days, in the life of this Mepper. That being the case, this animated piece screams Mep Friday, despite the fact that I uninstalled World of Warcraft last night. Oh noes, the Alliance is doomed!
Here’s an amazing conceptual piece by video artist, Keiichi Matsuda. In it, he depicts the fusion of computer interface with actual reality. Continuing with the trend of human reliance on machines, Matsuda’s futuristic first-person protagonist doesn’t know how to make a cup of tea on his own without looking up the recipe. Eerily prescient.
Craig Fergusen with some unusual insight into the demographic targets of our consumer culture. Leave it to a Scotsman to solve our problems of perception for us.
From time to time, I use this space to relate my frustration with the trappings of capitalism and its various profit-motivated aggravations. It is a constant wonder to me how badly people will treat each other when small pieces of dirty green paper are on the line.
Is it possible that Charlie Sheen has plunged so far into the depths of celebripravity that there isn’t enough crazy mojo left out in the ether for Mike Tyson anymore? This is a potentially transformative time for Iron Mike.