2 CommentsHow Creativity is Being Strangled by the Law
An invigorating talk by Larry Lessig on the need for more open copyright laws that will let creativity flourish. Whether or not you agree, to understand Lessig’s position is vital in the debate.
WANTED: Sustainable Gifts
Giving an undesired gift used to be considered better than nothing. “At least it’s thoughtful, right?” Not anymore, at least not in my book.
The question is all over the place, “Is consumerism sustainable?” In its current form the answer is clearly no. Now, not only are you giving someone a random object that will take up space, you’re potentially giving them a guilt trip for wasting natural resources on their behalf. How thoughtful!
Here’s a suggestion: Give your friends and family a gift that will keep on giving. One that can be immediately converted to cash if they so choose, but that is more likely to give them a warm feeling inside for the next 8-12 months… at which point they can re-use it for the same warm feeling, or withdraw it for that cash if it turns out they need it… with the cycle continuing endlessly. Now there’s a great gift!
To those of you who insist on giving me gifts, the #1 thing on my wish list would be Kiva gift certificates to help grow my portfolio. Thanks & happy gift giving!
One Laptop Per Child: Give One, Get One
Just bought a $200 laptop for my mom, with a matching $200 laptop going to a child in a developing country. It’s fun to think about the kid out there who will get the internet from a laptop matching this one.
The laptops are not killer for 3D gaming, but they can use pretty much any web app out there. These laptops are also durable, weather resistant, & have some sweet design innovations. The ability to purchase one of these laptops expires Dec 31st, 2007. They won’t arrive in time for X-Mas, but if you’re interested you should order one now!
Bonus Tip – the matching laptop is tax deductible!
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