by Kourosh | Jun 21, 2008 | On Technology
I haven’t played World of Warcraft in, I think, years. I didn’t realize it had changed so much that the characters themselves were seeking novelty in new realms … (Video from...
by Kourosh | Jun 19, 2008 | Performances
Click above image to view slideshow. Use arrow keys to navigate. Teleport: Nitida Ridge – Saturday, June 21st, 8am PST/10am CST There will also be a performance for the Second Life 5th Birthday on Tuesday, June 24th at 9am PST/11am CST. More...
by Kourosh | Jun 18, 2008 | On Music, On Technology
“Why Has Modern Music Lost So Much Impact?” asks John Degrazio of Kings of A&R. He suggests that the overall quality of music has declined in recent years and that great music and artists are harder to find. I don’t agree with all of his points....
by Kourosh | Jun 17, 2008 | On Music
I really enjoy this piece (direct link):
by Kourosh | Jun 16, 2008 | On Technology
Massively points out a nicely written piece on Kotaku about a gamer who “powerlevels” a character. The story is presented in three parts: Part I Part II Part III Powerleveling is a type of service, generally considered against the rules, for...
by Kourosh | Jun 16, 2008 | On Mind, On Music
Here’s an excerpt from an interesting Brainblogger post: “A study in Critical Care Medicine evaluated the mechanisms of music-induced relaxation in critically ill patients … Researchers found that patients who listened to the sonatas required...
by Kourosh | Jun 13, 2008 | On Mind, On Technology
If you’re the least bit interested in the psychology that surrounds video games, please check out Dr. Yee’s Daedalus Project. Massively points out various additions to the site that I will have to make of reviewing myself. His works have spanned...
by Kourosh | Jun 12, 2008 | Performances
Click above image to view slideshow. Use arrow keys to navigate. Teleport: Nitida Ridge – Saturday, June 14th, 8am PST/10am CST Teleport: Aurora – Tuesday June 17th, 3pm PST/5pm CST Read the post here....
by Kourosh | Jun 11, 2008 | Music Posts
*Update: The contest is now over. The reference is, of course, Blade Runner, which is easily and objectively a top 5 movie ever. 😀 Over the weekend, I uploaded a new ambient work to theSixtyone called “Good Evening, JF.” If you can...
by Kourosh | Jun 10, 2008 | On Mind, On Technology
Games are increasingly being recognized as having educational potential. For example, The Escapist points to an article listing a top 25 sims and games for the classroom. But even games that do not consider themselves “edutainment” can hold...
