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Why the 8 Hour Workday Doesn’t Make Sense

20/11/2010

 
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The 8 hour workday is one of those things that seems be something in place largely because it’s just the way we have done things for so long. I know there are exceptions to the idea that the 8 hour workday doesn’t make any sense. There are certain industries and certain jobs that are required to operate in the structure of an 8 hour day in order to function. I recognize and respect that. But as we move from industrial age to an age of information, it’s time to realize that the system is kind of an efficient "cluster-mess". Let’s look at the flaws of an 8 hour work day.

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Influencers, Contagious Creativity

9/11/2010

 
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Influencers is a short documentary that explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends and creativity become contagious today in music, fashion and entertainment. The film attempts to understand the essence of influence, what makes a person influential without taking a statistical or metric approach. Written and Directed by Paul Rojanathara and Davis Johnson, the film is a Polaroid snapshot of New York influential creatives (advertising, design, fashion and entertainment) who are shaping today’s pop culture.

INFLUENCERS FULL VERSION from R+I creative on Vimeo.

What's up with our Education System?

1/11/2010

 
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This animation was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA's Benjamin Franklin award.

Mad but Glad -Creativity and its Curses

27/10/2010

 
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Is there really such a thing as the mad genius? Can creativity be both a blessing and a curse?

At seven years old, Nick van Bloss started shaking his head, grinding his teeth and making wild whooping noises. Nick had Tourette's syndrome. No medical intervention helped him. But one creative activity stopped it all...

The moment Nick placed his hands on the piano keys his symptoms vanished. By the age of 20, he was an award winning international pianist. He felt sure that his illness had made him the success he was.
But there is a catch. The brain state necessary for his creative genius can also be dangerously close to a mental chaos. Nick's personal journey reveals the world how creativity, society and art are connected.

Kinetic Wave Sculptures

24/9/2010

 
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Reuben Margolin, a Bay Area visionary and longtime maker, creates totally singular techno-kinetic wave sculptures. Using everything from wood to cardboard to found and salvaged objects, Reubens artwork is diverse, with sculptures ranging from tiny to looming, motorized to hand-cranked. Focusing on natural elements like a discrete water droplet or a powerful ocean eddy, his work is elegant and hypnotic. Also, learn how ocean waves can power our future. Learn more about Reuben at http://www.reubenmargolin.com/

Do you own slaves?

23/9/2010

 
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Most good, human loving people will be surprised to know that they own stuff that was produced by slaves. Consumers and businesses can unite to fix this problem.

Belgium

23/9/2010

 
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A short animated film about the Belgian political structure.
The text was written by Marcel Sel, a Belgian writer, author of Walen Buiten, a best-seller on the «Belgian Crisis». The music was specifically composed by Laurent Aglat for the film, and Emma Dornan's beautiful voice gave the commentary its magical tone

Do you want to know more about Belgium? from Jerome de Gerlache on Vimeo.

A Blocumentary about Lego

26/7/2010

 
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Passion combines with creativity in this documentary that features a selection of AFOLs (Adult Fans Of LEGO) from the Pacific NorthWest. A small documentary that is definately worth a look because their are some stunning creations to be seen!

How to Brand your own Delicious Hamburger

23/7/2010

 
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A segment from the popular series "Buy Me That." You'll see a "makeup artist for food," who surprises us all with this behind-the-scenes look at how burgers (and fries) are made to look their best for television. A perfect example of powerful marketing techniques.

How to feed the world... ?

22/7/2010

 
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A highly inspirational film directed by Denis van Waerebeke for the « Bon appétit » exhibition, aimed mainly at the kids aged 9 to 14.

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