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more about #lifehacker Counterglow: Just a shout-out to an old high school librarian who's probably dead now. His last name was Johnson. We called him "Wimpy" because of a slight resem... more » hwilam: Anne McCaffery's Pern books create an entire catalogue of teaching ballads to remind humanity of the tasks necessary when the red star comes near. more » Grey_Area: Dan Simmons used the diary bit in Hyperion with the girl who was ageing backwards. That always creeped me out. "See you later alligator." "In a while... more » Dr Emilio Lizardo: Buckaroo Banzai: write it on your palm, lick your palm, slap your mentor on the forehead so he gets a copy too. more » RoboBagins: Gundam is only an acronym in alternative universe of Gundam Seed. In fact, I'm not sure of where it comes from in classic Universal Century (UC). In... more » techgoddess: Only .002 cents per byte: OH GOD TVTROPES Thanks io9, for making me fail this semester!!! XD more » goldfarb: the 'Method of loci' is, and always will be, the coolest way to remember things... more » Belabras: I thought of another one, but I forgot it. more » Jack_Burton: Trolls never expect precision. Go for the Achilles tendon. Then the esophagus. #technology more » SuperNumberOne: Here is how you break the cycle: /leave Trade #technology more » envark000: In its purest form, trolling is about manipulating people for one's own enjoyment. That's why "trolling is a art" is such a perfect example of trolli... more » alexburrito: Internet Trolls??? This explains Rush Limbaugh! #technology more » DoktorH: I'm suprised no one's referenced the John Gabriel obnoxious internet behavior theory from Penny Arcade: [www.penny-arcade.com] #technology more » SigmundTheSeaMonster: Well just read my post to Kotaku about the Infinity Ward debacle and removal of dedicated servers... Some folks were "EXTREMELY" opinionated to my rat... more » dkissam001: It doesn't explain trolling, but it does explain Tea Partiers. more » bookwench: New bumper sticker: "I'm moderate but I love to argue". #technology more » RavenNemain: I always thought that trolls belonged to that sad little group of people who feel that any attention is good attention. They can't relate to people ... more » TerrenceDamputer: This doesn't explain trolling at all. Trolls purposely pick a position they know is offensive/stupid/unpopular to piss off others. This more accurat... more » NerD: Blattella: Everyone knows the best way to deal with these kind of trolls is a well thought out reply, followed by torching the limbs to prevent regeneration. #te... more » Moonshadow101: This study has all of absolutely nothing to do with trolling. Trolling means posting an unpopular or inflammatory opinion for the express purpose of a... more » -
#triviagasm
How To Jog Your Memory, The Science Fiction Hero Way
The busier you get, the more stuff you forget, and navigating that mental clutter can be worse than steering through an asteroid field. Luckily, lots of intrepid galactic heroes have faced faulty memories, and created some handy techniques for remembering. More » -
#psychology
Stanford Study Explains Internet Trolls
In a study conducted at Stanford, psychologists discovered that people who hold extreme opinions are more likely to voice them loudly than those who hold moderate opinions. At last, science has explained most of what you read on the internet. More » -
#augmentedreality
More Augmented Reality Software That Will Change the Future
Using a new augmented reality (AR) service called Pachube, you can use your smart phone to "see" invisible environmental data about air quality and energy consumption. And we've got another amazing AR application too. More » -
#scifigiftguide
Gifts for Geek Causes
If you'd like to donate to a geek cause this holiday, we've got a big list of fifteen organizations you might consider helping out with a charity gift. More » -
#crimesofthefuture
Live Piracy Map Reveals Seas Are Still a Pirate's Paradise
Want to know where you're most likely to have your ship hijacked by pirates this year? Now you can, with the help of the International Maritime Bureau's "live piracy map," a Google map mashup that gives you quick, real-time details on all the acts of piracy taking place on the Earth's high seas. Just drill down by using the zoom slider, and click on a flag to see what kind of crime took place. All are labeled with the type of ship, as well as whether the pirates successfully hijacked it or merely boarded. Certain areas, like this one off the coast of East Africa, are pirate paradises. The seas around Singapore and Malaysia are also packed with pirates. Clearly the future bodes well for sea-going pirates, and for pirate-lovers who want to track their dastardly deeds. Live Piracy Map [via BLDG BLOG] Images via Live Piracy Map. -
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#futurism
Six Office Supply Fetishes of the Future
Twenty-five years from now, your lust for office supplies will not have diminished. By then you'll be jonesing for the Macbook File Folder (pictured) and DNA-sequencing fountain pens. We've cranked up our brain implants to eleven and looked deep into the future to figure out which items will be must-haves in offices all over the world in the year 2033. We begin with the Macbook File Folder, above, which comes in a variety of colors and can be stored by the dozens in your ultra-light titanium foam filing cabinets. And we've got five more futuristic office supplies that will make your future selves start panting with an unrequited desire for organizational tools. More »
