The tools of our modern existence are getting faster, cheaper, and smaller at an exponential rate, just as billions of strangers around the world are suddenly just one click or tweet or […]
How to Survive Our Faster Future
New East Africa train link cuts travel time by 50 percent
Two East African countries are celebrating a major new multibillion-dollar rail link. It will link the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa with the sea at the port of Djibouti. It is expected to […]
Robert Glasper – What’s In My Bag?
Jazz pianist and record producer Robert Glasper goes shopping at Amoeba Music in Los Angeles. His latest album with the Robert Glasper Experiment, “ArtScience,” is out now on Blue Note. His picks: […]
Didier Drogba Lives for the Ivory Coast
Didier Drogba is one of the most decorated soccer stars on the planet, but his accomplishments far surpass athletics. As a philanthropist and activist, Drogba has committed endless resources and attention to […]
BBC interviews George Michael in 2003
George Michael’s BBC interview in 2003 which features his anti-war, anti-Bush/Blair song ‘SHOOT THE DOG’.
2016 / 2017
By Brian Eno on Facebook The consensus among most of my friends seems to be that 2016 was a terrible year, and the beginning of a long decline into something we don’t […]
A polysexual love triangle in Berlin
Los Angeles-based director Jordan Blady, known for his videos for the likes of Microsoft and Spotify, talks about his short film, Syllables: “In terms of narrative, I am most fascinated by characters […]
Bjarke Ingels Interview: The Beauty of the Human
“The one thing all humans share is that we all inhabit the same limited amount of real estate, which is planet earth.” Celebrated Danish architect Bjarke Ingels discusses an ultra local approach […]
Danish group works to break down refugee stereotypes
A Danish movement labelling itself the Friendly Neighbours is building bridges between Danes and newly arrived asylum seekers.
Find my Phone
By Anthony van der Meer After my phone got stolen, I quickly realized just how much of my personal information and data the thief had instantly obtained. So, I let another phone […]