I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness; I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too. I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better, that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more. | | Robert De Niro as 'Travis Bickle' in "Taxi Driver" (1976) (Columbia Pictures) | | | | “I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness; I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too. I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better, that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more.” |
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| rantnrave:// Maybe TRAVIS BICKLE was looking at AMERICA and not an XXX film... What does the OVAL OFFICE do to the person that sits in it?... Amongst my many issues with politics, there never seems to be an iterative approach to policies or programs these days. In media and technology, you come up with your idea. You plan. You execute. Then you augment and course correct. Not getting it perfect is assumed but you evolve and refine. In politics, one weak idea or schema and the entire thing is condemned to die... No, not all politicians are corrupt. The entire system isn't broken. And some of the media does a good job... Media companies will face a hostile Presidency. I hope they stand their ground and don't give into regulatory fear, especially those with news assets. THE 4TH ESTATE must do their jobs and regain our trust for us to survive. My great fear? Some GOP leaders will want to stand up to evil but will be too afraid of the new President's top advisor... How do you fight information terrorists and still maintain your platform?... GERMANY, 1932... Went to my first LAKERS game... My new MACBOOK PRO is a beautiful device. But WTF with the trackpad clicking noise?... We’re past the point of debating whether Esports is “here” or not. It’s time to take a look why and how virtual sports games will drive the next phase of growth of this global phenomenon. REDEF SportsORIGINAL: "Why Virtual Sports Games Will Drive the Next Wave of Growth for Esports"... One of the most beloved living designers, AZZEDINE ALAÏA is known for his unerring dedication to craft, the familial hospitality of his atelier, and his extraordinary creations, which “sell like a drug.” Meet the man behind the mystique in our REDEF FashionSET: "CLOSE-UP: Azzedine Alaïa"... Happy Birthday to MIKA SALMI, LIZ MARKS, TIM O'SHAUGHNESSY, ROGER GOLD, and GUINI SUAREZ. | | - Jason Hirschhorn, curator |
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An interview with the wisest, smartest scifi writer there is. | |
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Writer Joe Donnelly’s essay ‘Venice Bohemia: From Abbot Kinney To The Z-Boys’ explores how the crumbling, surfer’s mecca of Venice in the 1970s gave rise to the legendary Z-Boys and skateboarding as we know it. | |
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The ISIS attacks on France and Belgium exposed weaknesses in Europe’s approach to borders and information sharing that counterterror officials had warned about for years. The vulnerabilities remain largely unaddressed. | |
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This is the story of boy band impresario and convicted Ponzi schemer, Lou Pearlman. Listen as Pearlman biographer, Tyler Gray and talent manager Jeanne Tanzy-Williams discuss an individual who was larger than life. | |
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I recently had a lengthy discussion about the potential viability, some day in the not too distant future, of a fully-functioning 3D-printed herd of elephants. | |
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Apple’s Chief Design Officer Jony Ive discusses simplicity, Steve Jobs and the company’s new tome Designed by Apple in California - peek inside the book here. | |
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The bankruptcy of the #Girlboss-fuelled retailer is a cautionary tale for both fashion startups and investors alike. | |
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Who is benefiting more from the cyberisation of intelligence, the spooks or their foes? | |
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A year into his tenure as CEO of Google, the low-key leader talks about what the company is, where it's going, and how it gets things done. | |
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Many Americans could have gone either way during the Revolution. | |
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While we’ve taken issue with many of the large acquisitions in 2016, this deal not only passes the economics test, but also creates a combined firm well positioned for the future of media. | |
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Ron Howard knows the key to longevity in show business. He should, considering his evolution from child actor to sitcom star to award-winning director to highly respected producer. | |
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Senator Bernie Sanders discusses Donald Trump's victory in the election, the future of the Democratic party, and his upcoming book "Our Revolution." | |
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A comment from a New Balance executive about Trump's stance on trade has set off a truly bizarre reaction. | |
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Here’s exactly how the dystopian TV show is remixing reality. | |
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What will entertainment look like under our new president? | |
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We should approach it like we do teaching children. | |
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What happens when a generation is too cautious to live the outgoing social-media versions of themselves in real life? | |
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Better education won't fix inequalities rooted in capitalism. | |
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