The neocameralist Mecius Moldbug takes on Robin Hanson and his idea of Futarchy. Excellent discussion on the possible heir to democracy.

Via | Bryan Baxter

Why touchscreens won’t happen for the desktop - just yet.

Oh Dutch! This follow-up to the award-winning commercial from my previous post puns on the Walk-in fridge. Clearly a piece of its time: a Polish contractor is given instructions in ‘steenkolen’ English, but thanks to the universal desire of men the message gets across all the same.

Heikenen is famous for their commercials. This one is universal. It won this years Loekie Award.

Oh and for the Dutch readers: Also have a look at this one :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St5QxFLC-gw

Bavaria tastes like paintbrush cleanser, but at least their admen know how to deal with those beer fridge spasmos :)

Ohhh and there’s even a fairground organ version l:)

The funky Dutch have their own Anna Boten, along with their own take on Santa Claus and helpers. Makes you wonder whether the Dutch aren’t simply promoting their sex, drugs & rock n’ roll lifestyle to obscure some far far more questionable cultural traits.

Culture Prophet are my Maastricht years: in poor taste, shameless as ever.

Microsoft Office 2010 - The Movie

theoretic:

Homebrew robot brewing coffee with some external assistance.  The amount of time put into both desiging the figure and programming the movements must have been astounding.

(via Serious Eats)