A trailer for what looks to be a very frightening movie.
Category Archives: Social Commentary
Big Government
…is being voted down all over.
It was particularly encouraging to see that payoff to the teachers’ unions going down in flames in Colorado.
Peak Office
Has America hit it? It’s probably the most likely trend to reduce traffic congestion in LA.
So Much For Trending Stories
In a sensible world, Randall Munroe would have just put a lot of “journalists” out of a job.
The Loudness Wars
Are they finally over, thanks to Apple?
I noted in an email to someone the other day that, just as young people have no concept of what quality phone service sounds like, many of them have never heard good music, either, due to the overcompression and crummmy digitalization over the past few decades. I hope that the article is right, and that we can get back to a good listening experience soon.
Obama’s Republic Of Lies
Some depressing thoughts on the state of the nation from Roger Kimball.
The Modern Kitchen
Some ruminations on technology and advertising.
Yeah, I’m getting caught up on my Lileks — had a busy week.
Captain Video
The latest installment. Lileks watches so you don’t have to. Also brings the funny.
The Federal Government As A Giant Twinkie
My Book Interview
It’s available on Youtube now.
[Update a couple minutes later]
Here’s one of the brilliant comments over there:
he just sounds like a typical neo con who would prefer to send cheap chinese labor into space rather than waste money on returning white men to their families.
same type who wants more young americans to die for israel.
This is a sign of a broken brain.
BTW, fun fact. That picture of the book? It’s virtual, created by PJTV. It doesn’t yet exist in physical form, but it should next week, and it should look exactly like that.