In the Distance
Wrote a new song this weekend. It's a hard topic for some, but it's about dying. Since it's an experience we all must one day face, I don't shy away from it. In fact, I consider this song uplifting.
Chill-out song idea
Another song idea I put together recently, with liberal help from the Motif's performance mode. This is one I'd like to finish.
Short piano piece
Wrote this recently. It needs better transitions and a more interesting lead, but it's a start.
The worst moments are your best opportunity
An excellent reminder from Seth Godin:http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2011/03/the-worst-moments-are-your-be...
Did Google sell out tech companies?
From what I've read so far, it sure seems like Google can't use their "don't be evil" slogan with a straight face.
http://gigaom.com/2010/08/09/tech-companies-google-sold-you-out/(via Daring Fireball)
UPDATE: More commentary: "Google-Verizon plan: Why you should worry" and "There's Only One Internet". I highly recommend staying on top of Daring Fireball's site -- John Gruber is following this story very closely and linking to posts like these.
2010-08-12 UPDATE: There's a lot more commentary available on this issue -- almost exclusively with a negative view of Google's actions. Here are a few: Wired's article (calls Google a "carrier-humping, net neutrality surrender monkey"), Betanews' article (calls the plan "worse than evil"), an EFF article breaking down the components of the plan, and a PC World article noting the objections to the plan. There's also this MacWorld article noting that AT&T has endorsed the plan (surprise!).
Biocentrism
If you haven't read up on biocentrism, I recommend at least reading the Wikipedia article for an interesting theory about the nature of reality.About Me
Matt KaufmanPhilosopher, musician, software engineer, computer geek, Buddhist, vegan and now, expert noun-lister.
My Email: ws.20.mdea at spamgourmet dot com
About Kompato: It means compassion in Esperanto.
