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The Reversibility Principle

March 10th, 2006 at 11:10 pm » Comments (0)

Unsatisfied with both the Precautionary Principle and its bipolar cousin, the Proactionary Principle, World Changing’s Jamais Cascio has come up with what he considers a reasonable compromise: the Reversibility Principle.



Pupils Taught to Write with Both Hands Simultaneously

March 10th, 2006 at 11:03 pm » Comments (0)

A school in India is reportedly teaching its students to use both their hands to write on different subjects simultaneously



Long Distance Lovers to Share a Drink Virtually

March 10th, 2006 at 10:36 pm » Comments (0)

Long distance lovers could soon be able to bond by sharing a wi-fi glass of wine.



The Feeling Seating System

March 10th, 2006 at 10:27 pm » Comments (0)

The Anima Causa “Feel” Seating System is made of 120 elastic fabric-covered balls that move around with you, changing their form with what the designer calls “the emotional state of the body.”  Very cool design and photos.



Next Generation Entertainment?

March 10th, 2006 at 12:11 pm » Comments (0)

Sometimes when you lack talent all you need is sex and hype.  Here are some photos that illustrate the changing nature of what’s popular and what’s not.



The Realities of the Space Elevator

March 10th, 2006 at 7:52 am » Comments (0)

A space elevator could be humanity’s greatest accomlishment ever.  But here is what we are up against.  Amazing illustrations.