Worthwhile read on the problems with many new copyright and so-called “intellectual property” regulations. The title is a bit misleading though because, while this problem may be exacerbated by some trade deals, it’s not necessarily the trade deal that is to blame. How trade deals threaten modern culture ... continue reading

Interesting read on Spain and austerity measures. To Hell and Back: Spain’s Grotesque Recession and Its Surprising New Economy ... continue reading

This quote alone makes me curious about this Bujalski movie ‘The chessboard is the world, the pieces the phenomena of the Universe’ Computer Chess: Geek, gaming and retro-tech movie of the year ... continue reading