Phil McCarthy's Pareidoloop overlays randomly generated polygons on top of one another until facial recognition software recognizes a human face. Can't sleep, at SIGGRAPH! [via @Brandonn]
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It's January, so it's time to settle in with the annual WELL State of the Union address, with special guest James Bridle!
For decades, the WELL has rung in the new year with a weeks-long public discussion led by Jon Lebkowsky and Bruce Sterling (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2007, 2005,… READ THE REST
Bruce Sterling on architecture, design, science fiction, futurism and involuntary parks
Bruce Sterling & Benjamin Bratton in ConversationWatch this video on YouTube In 1918, there was plenty of speculation about 2018; in 2018, no one is talking about 2118. Bruce Sterling… READ THE REST
Youtube Kids spammers rack up billions of views on disturbing, violent, seemingly algorithmic videos
Watch this video on YouTube James Bridle takes a deep dive into the weird world of Youtube Kids videos, whose popular (think: millions and millions of views) genres and channels… READ THE REST
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Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. Dessert cheesecake wafer bear claw fruitcake. Fruitcake chupa chups donut candy canes marzipan. Apple pie sweet… READ THE REST
Save 50% on a 1-year subscription to Dashlane's premium password manager
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. We all know vital information about ourselves and our private digital accounts can be compromised by… READ THE REST
The Bite Helper removes the itch of a mosquito bite in seconds
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. While mosquitoes have certainly earned their title as the deadliest animal on earth, their impact on… READ THE REST
