by natecooper | Feb 20, 2009 | books, cool, culture, media, nate
My second sojourn into the world of Malcolm Gladwell was again pleasant. The Tipping Point’s analysis of trends and epidemics proves yet again a fascination with the influence of context on social phenomena. After reading Outliers (Gladwell’s most recent...
by natecooper | Feb 12, 2009 | Brooklyn, cool, culture, humor, nate, new york
I’m not sure if this sign is FAIL or incredibly awesome. I totally need an experience, babysitter.
by natecooper | Jan 30, 2009 | architecture, art, culture, digital media, internet, nate, technology
It’s been a couple weeks since I finished Steven Johnson’s 1997 book, “Interface.” Though I’d like to say that I’ve been stirred by it’s profoundity enough to be stewing on my own thoughts for a post, the truth is that I...
by natecooper | Jan 10, 2009 | culture, digital media, internet, nate, Twitter
I find myself at a loss whenever confronted with the task of having to define Twitter. It’s one of those things that’s everywhere and nowhere. I am never really shocked when someone knows about it. Nor does it surprise me when I find out a friend from high...
by natecooper | Jan 3, 2009 | aesthetics, art, cities, cool, culture, photography, stockton
Stumbled upon this photoblog by Adrian Mendoza. Not only are the photos impressively well done (lots of great tilt-shots) but many are taken in and around San Joaquin County, my old hometown. It’s interesting to think how the subject matter he choses; classical...
by natecooper | Jan 3, 2009 | cool, culture, nate, politics, world
Helen Suzman died on Jan. 1st. Didn’t know much about her so decided to read up on wikipedia “Suzman was awarded 27 honorary doctorates from universities around the world, was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize[5] and received countless other awards...