January 2012
17 posts
“Piracy’s preserving effect, while little known, is actually nothing new. Through...”
– Provocative read on why history needs software piracy. Reminiscent of the story of how the widely pirated first edition of Arabian Nights made it one of the most influential pieces of storytelling in history. (via austinkleon)
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“Here’s the truth: friendships between women are often the deepest and most...”
– Emily Rapp Transformation And Transcendence: The Power Of Female Friendship - The Rumpus.net
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“Every breath that we take — from first gasp to last breath — we’re...”
– Nicholas Money: The Man Who Studies The Fungus Among Us : NPR
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“Religion has been an important part of my understanding, my inquiry into what it...”
– Playwright and novelist Ayad Akhtar. His debut novel, American Dervish, tells the story of Hayat Shah, a Pakistani-American boy in Milwaukee coming to terms with his religion and identity. (via nprfreshair)
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