Irrsinn.net: taking joy in human unreason

On podcasts

Ah, podcasts. These things have saved my sanity throughout the summer. Some of these are worthy of linkage and sharing. Not all--luckily, since I listen to entirely too many--but some. First, the [tag]Performance Poetry[/tag] podcast I mentioned a couple of weeks ago. Amazing stuff. Another favorite of mine is Next ...

Self-identity and identity blogging

In the past couple of days, I've been asked what the deal is with all the porn/sex-related links here on this site. I find this a little silly, since the proportion isn't much different than for technology, race, and news/political links I post, but I suppose sex is always ...

“Ensuring Safety” posted

It's been a couple of weeks since I posted a story. No good excuse other than "what in the hell happened to my life?". "Ensuring Safety" follows the Transhuman Congress story "Expanding Borders". It's probably a good idea to (re)read the first part before jumping into the ...

Quasi-daily linkage

10 Weird Miniature Versions of Normal Animals - Weird Worm - These are quite adorable. Puppy! - Joel on Software - "Although I appreciate that many people find Twitter to be valuable, I find it a truly awful way to exchange thoughts and ideas. It creates a mentally stunted world in ...

Awesome trumpets: no longer an oxymoron

Curt Ramm played with They Might Be Giants in Wednesday and last Friday's shows, and I'll admit, he's given me more than a little crush on the trumpet. I'm sure Greg will be jealous. I can't find much in terms of videos of him except for Bruce Springsteen ...