Steve Jobs on Consulting (Speech at MIT in 1992)
I’m not one to to believe everything Steve Jobs said was gospel. But, damn, he has a way with words. Here he is at the MIT School of Management in … Read more
Dot Fisher-Smith (Interview and Documentary)
She chained herself to a log truck, posed nude to protest the destruction of ancient forests, and turned rain-streaked yurt canvas into “moving Zen” art. I think she deserves at … Read more
The 5 Best Warwick Davis Documentaries & Interviews
At just 3 feet 6 inches tall, Warwick Davis towers over Hollywood. With unforgettable roles in “Harry Potter,” “Star Wars” and “Willow”, his films have grossed an astonishing $14.5 billion. … Read more
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
What do Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and an alleged billion-dollar tax scam have in common? Eight former scientologists, including the former 2nd in command, speak out about the Church of … Read more
One More Time With Feeling
This doc about the already-haunting Nick Cave was initially intended as a straightforward performance film. But then his 15-year-old son, Arthur, tragically falls off a cliff. I currently rank “One … Read more
Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Pentatonic Scale
This viral demonstration isn’t just a party trick. It shows how music is hardwired into all our brains: how music is hardwired into all our brains. Thanks to creative force … Read more
Ricky Jay and his 52 Assistants – Magic show
Many call this the best sleight-of-hand magic show of all time. I’ll add this to “The Best Documentaries About Magic” (I”m up to 16 right now) Thanks to Jason Kottke … Read more
Dynamicland and Communal Computing
Maybe AI and Crypto aren’t the only new technologies that take off this decade. Check out what tech pioneer Bret Victor is working on in Oakland, CA pioneer. For more … Read more
The Comedy Store
Parking cars, cleaning bathrooms, and hustling for five minutes of stage time—that was life under Mitzi Shore’s “Comedy Bootcamp,” even for David Letterman (who was later banned). Throw in Robin … Read more