Following a Twitter link to brainpickings.org, Maria Popova introduced me to both Andrew Zuckerman and his Wisdom project. The first video is an interesting, inspirational talk about how he came to do the Wisdom project and some of the things he learn from it. It is fairly long (for this blog) at 27 minutes, but very worth it. And now I’m really excited to see the Wisdom film, the trailer for which is the second video below.

Andrew Zuckerman from 99% on Vimeo.

WISDOM Trailer from Andrew Zuckerman Studio on Vimeo.

Read this provocative article today by Steve McCallion about logos and social branding. The article cued off of the recent GAP logo debacle, citing it as an example of the myopia of current corporate brand strategists.

This video was embedded in the article as an example of a successful social branding project undertaken by Levi’s. It features an interview with photographer, Tim Barber, who curated the project’s New York show. I was previously unfamiliar with Tim Barber, but this video led me on to his site (online gallery) called Tiny Vices which contains some really good art work and photography (wow, Reza Nader!).

Found this preposterously wonderful video today on the Just Stuff I Find blog. Now here is a cool family project! Father son science! Camera in space! Here is a short news article (Time affiliated site).

Homemade Spacecraft from Luke Geissbuhler on Vimeo.

When my sister and I were little, my Uncle Chick used to make fun of my Mom’s more flighty moments by invoking Carl Sagan and saying the above line in a funny voice. Bevin and I loved this despite only a vague familiarity with Mr. Sagan at the time. We loved the voice my uncle used and the mysterious, provocative line “billions and billions of stars”.

Well today, stopping in for my occasional visit at Just Stuff I Find (see Blogroll on right), I enjoyed this short movie by David Fu, which brought pleasant memories of my youth, my home, and my uncle, and also re-inspired me to enjoy simple things and to live in the present. Ikiru.

A picture of my new favorite blogger:

RADMAN, a blogger for Lifelounge

I’m not sure if Lifelounge is RAD’s personal blog or what, but there sure are some awesome photos of bygone RAD times. Here’s an example of a post entitled “When spandex karate was rad“. Wow.

11/25/09 — Since I initially posted this I have found out more about Lifelounge Magazine.

Since 1999 lifelounge.com has been serving up inspiring, entertaining and authentic content and ideas from Australia and around the globe. With daily news and up-to-the-minute posts from a team of local and international editors, lifelounge.com is Australia’s number one destination for its culture-hungry and dedicated readership. And just like the magazine, it’s pixel-packed full of the latest music, fashion, art, and design – not to mention a healthy dose of exclusive videos, forums and blogs.