Monthly Archives: December 2009

‘Sup, blog readers! I’ve decided to become a better writer, and I’m polling for your suggestions. First, I want to consume better writing — who are your favorite writers and notable wits? Who should I be learning from? Second, I’m … Continue reading →

Two notes, which are unrelated except that I wish everyone had heard of them: 1. Sofya Kovalevikaya Sofya Kovalevikaya, the first ever woman to obtain a Ph.D in Mathematics. On being committed and getting things done: “Sofia Kovalevskaya (née Korvin-Krukovskaya), … Continue reading →

“Skillful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks; deception, trickery.”

Time posted a correction to their article, posted previously. “Correction appended, 11/30/2009: The original version of this story contained misinformation and did not note that the hoax-device charge was dropped.” It’s meager, but it’s something. the updated blurb

“Autotelic [2] is used to describe people who are internally driven, and as such may exhibit a sense of purpose and curiosity. This determination is an exclusive difference from being externally driven, where things such as comfort, money, power, or … Continue reading →

Word, I gave this talk on having ridiculous fun through engineering [25:07] at Dorkbot Boston a couple of weeks ago. The video’s finally online: Accompanying photos at http://starbur.st/talks/dorkbot09/ Note: the audio was poorly recorded and could use amplification. I recommend turning … Continue reading →

A crush of journalists have been visiting MITERS lately to film MIT’s quaintest student run machine shop/invention space – First, Diana Eng visits MITERS and the Media Lab [3:10], wherein I play a short part at the introduction: Next, Henrik … Continue reading →

This past Thanksgiving break, I had the honor of joining Josh G. at his house in NYC, where we feasted for breakfast on some incredibly delicious pumpkin waffles made by Josh’s mom.  Unfortunately we soon came to the very last … Continue reading →

I’m happy to announce that PlushCuffs are now officially on sale, at http://plushcuffs.com Finally, here’s a way to sleep well on airplanes! PlushCuffs slip around your wrist, so you get them exactly where you feel comfortable, and your arms will … Continue reading →