The sad and worrying events of the Cyprus deposit debacle (and the dangerous precedent that such a policy sets) have reminded me of a quote from Douglas Adams: Continue reading »
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The formula for University Challenge success
Sick of feeling stupid every time you watch University Challenge? This handy guide will show you the path to sticking one to the boffins*. This is an evolving list, please suggest further points of advice in the comments below. Have a rough knowledge of each dynasty of the kings and queens of England Know … Continue reading »
Internet porn ruined this guy’s life…
A feature that I wrote for Vice: Internet porn ruined this guy’s life Continue reading »
The New Yorker fiction podcast
A recommendation for short story fans: The New Yorker’s fiction podcast. Each monthly episode is fewer than 45 minutes long, free of charge and features a celebrated writer reading a story from the New Yorker’s archives. A couple of personal favourites are recommended below: Continue reading »
Douglas Adams talks Hitchhiker’s Guide and e-Readers in 2000
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy has helped thousands of people to cope with the pressing demands of living in our universe. The books, radio and TV shows have woven the travails of Arthur Dent into one of the most enduringly funny works of the last century. Douglas Adams, their creator, also holds the distinction of … Continue reading »
Charlie Kaufman on creativity
This lecture from Charlie Kaufman, about screenwriting and creativity, is brilliant. Moving, witty and edifying in equal measure. Strongly recommend it to anyone, regardless of the subject matter Video highlights and full audio here: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BAFTAScreenwritersLectureSeries2011 Continue reading »
What newspapers are doing with video during US election season
Interesting post here from Nieman Journalism Lab about how the big US dailies are using video during the US Election season. Newspapers are doing increasingly innovative things with video at the moment – some of the key points from the article are below: Continue reading »
