In WIRED magazine recently, they posed an interesting article on driverless cars.  I thought it was killer and definitely look forward to the day we have no longer have to drive.

I actually like driving but not commuting, a completely different experience… Just think of the possiblities! No longer would cards need to be designed around the act of driving, productivity would go through the roof (as well as entertainment and nap time…). All of this while being safer (considering the majority of accidents are human error…).  I have since found several other videos and infographics on the subject. Google is a significant player in this new world (no surprise) and here is a vid on what they are up to:

Sebastian  Thrun is the lead on Google’s new project and he spoke at TED this past year (2011) sharing some of the vision “TED” style…

I found the following infographic recently, not sure if it was influenced by the above videos and articles but highly likely…

Source: Law Offices of Daniel R. Rosen.

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It is interesting to hear the rhetoric and complaint of major record labels, select artists, and politicians in regards to the internet “damaging” the artist. It’s like they are trying to spin it as though the internet “created” the starving artist (pretty sure that concept has been around forever).  In fact, I’d argue it has greatly decreased the starving artist syndrome.

I know several musicians that make nice little livings without having to deal with record labels, recording contracts and the like whatsoever. Distribution is simple, almost free.  Buzz can come from nowhere as wildly viral videos explode on Youtube.  In fact, music is one of the most commonly shared genres on YouTube.

Here are a few videos I really dig of artists I was unfamiliar with before striking gold on YouTube.  It doesn’t mean they are new finds or up-and-coming, just new to me that I really enjoyed. You may be familiar with them but if not, welcome to the fold.

These guys were on the Ellen show, sent them into orbit (40mm views!)

I love this rendition of Coldplay’s Paradise

I found this one a while back but have been following Paul for a bit now. I dig his stuff

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Facebook forthcoming IPO will be huge, there is little doubt about that.  Below you will find an interesting info-graphic describing some of the details surrounding the IPO and the company.

I find it interesting that the estimated value of Facebook ($100B)  is greater than Disney ($61B), Amazon ($88.3B), and McDonalds ($95.6B), all of which have significantly higher revenues (Disney has revenues of $40B as opposed to Facebooks $4B, 10 times!) although margins are much higher with Facebook (Disney’s net income is still well above Facebook’s total revenue).

I’m not saying the value isn’t justified based on future speculation and potential (considering Facebook seems to just be getting warmed up) but it is interesting how hyped it is. Regardless of how well known the over-hype or Facebook bubble is, it will still sell out 20 to 1. I mean, who doesn’t want to say they were in on the Facebook IPO?!?

This is by Greg Voakes.
 

Created by: Accounting Degree Online

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From Hugh MaCleod @ GapingVoid.com

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Interesting video regarding  a small cancer research lab that is utilizing open-source sharing and crowd-source sharing to speed up the development of cancer drug treatment production including the research to start several pharmaceutical ventures. Interesting stuff…

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Here is a company that is taking total experience design seriously… This digital experience is an excellent example of forward thinking…

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