A lot of individuals on the “indie web” have a periodic dump of links and I always find them cool, so why shouldn’t I give it a try? Hopefully this series won’t be the only thing I post on this website.
So… welcome to Dispatch, a personal roundup of videos, records, and anything that I found interesting this month. Think of Dispatch as my hopefully monthly mixtape from the internet with no real theme except “this was neat.”
Videos
I made a SPACE MOVIE 🚀 without leaving my apartment - That is not clickbait, Caroline Klidonas did just that. This is a quirky video that will have you smiling.
Why the internet hates my surname - Luke O’Sullivan goes into an issue he faces with his second name on the internet and boy do I relate. It’s annoying that some modern systems still have issues or arbitrary restrictions when it comes to special characters.
The Novel Technologies Of Singapore’s Library System - Whoever titled this clearly had a blast and they deserve an award for enthusiasm. This is an interesting behind the scenes of a highly effective system from auto-sorting and cataloguing to book returns. You don’t have to love libraries to like this video.
Can MKBHD’s Team Make ANY Phone Look Cinematic?? - I watched this expecting a video akin to a tutorial but got something much better. It felt more like a short film festival from an insanely creative team. And it’s hilarious too.
Why do office chairs have 5 legs? - If you’ve ever wondered (or not) why four legs might work for tables but not office chairs, this one’s for you.
If This Dam Fails, It Pollutes Half of Europe. - What On Earth Is This covers the back story of a toxic dam in Romania, how it came to be and the bleak future of it.
Music
Here are some albums I listened to this month for the first time and enjoyed:
- J. Cole - The Fall-Off.
- Àsgeir - Julia.
- James Blake - Trying Times.
- Björk - Homogenic
Books
I read only one book this month and I would totally recommend it. Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami is a beautiful read. However, I’d be lying if I said I fully understood everything but the journey was worthwhile. It’s like an acid trip (not that I have indulged) on steroids with wild things happening.
Articles
Tetris at 40: A chat with creator Alexey Pajitnov – “I never imagined anything like what we see today” by The Escapist - if you’re like me and you love Tetris or are mildly interested in the game, then this is a lovely interview of the game creator. Additionally, you can watch Tetris the movie to quench that thirst.
The Performative Male “Problem” - some of us are not “performing” and simply love reading, wired headphones, records by female artists and whatever next thing that will be branded as performative.
Fellas, is it gay to like pop music? (or: “Toxic”) - not the first time linking to this article online but first time in this space. Plus the post is highly relatable for a bunch of fellas including myself.
That’s all for this month’s Dispatch. See you in April 🤞.
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