Economics Explained
If you’ve ever been bored sitting in Econ 101 you’ll enjoy this refreshing explanation by Yoram Bauman, "the world's first and only stand-up economist." I love how he differentiates between macro and micro: “Microeconomists are people who are wrong about things in specific. Macroeconomists are people who are wrong about things in general.” (HT: kottke.org)
A Girl Like Me
In an illuminating series of interviews with black girls in her high school, Kiri Davis (age 16) explores how American standards of beauty affect self-image. She also reconducts the “doll test” initially conducted by Dr. Kenneth Clark, which was used in the historic desegregation case, Brown vs. Board of Education, with heart-rending results. (HT: Your Daily Awesome)
Badminton Made Exciting
An rousing exchange in a badminton championship. No, seriously. It makes badminton look like a cross between volleyball and tennis. (HT: glumbert.com)
Ira Glass on Storytelling
Ira Glass’ NPR show This American Life is one of the best forums anywhere for the lost art of storytelling. In a series of fascinating (though visually dull) videos, Glass explains what works in storytelling. A must see for people who make podcasts or videocasts. (See the others three videos in the series at Your Daily Awesome)
“What’s the point of a Lamborghini that doesn’t have space thrusters sticking out of the side?”
I’m not much of an automotive aficionado much less a fan of car review shows. But this segment on the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 from the witty, well-produced British show Top Gear is intriguing. And the car is wicked cool. (The drag race with a VW Golf GTI is also pretty clever – though you can probably guess who wins.) (HT: David All)
Ask A Ninja #17: "Ninja Omnibus"
This is the reason that You Tube was created: So a guy dressed as a ninja could answer goofy questions. Genius. (Find more at AskANinja.com)
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I watched "Economics Explained" and "A Girl Like Me". Respectively very funny, and very moving.
The E.O. is a great blog, thank you for all the good stuff.
posted on 03.05.2007 1:47 PM