by Kourosh | Mar 4, 2009 | On Technology
I’m glad to see that there is a growing sensibility towards video games in the culture … From the Entertainment Software Association press release: Video games help teach children important life skills like strategic thinking, teamwork, cooperation and...
by Kourosh | Mar 3, 2009 | Performances
From the event’s own flyer: “I invite you to a truly unique experience in SL. Seven composers, including myself, will present original piano works, elicit your responses to what is evoked by the music, and discuss our creative process. Discussion will be...
by Kourosh | Feb 27, 2009 | On Music
After some suggestions from listeners, I’ve gone ahead and created a podcast. You can subscribe using the image in the right side bar or by visiting the posts on the Life in Music podcast pages. So far there are only two episodes, but I am hoping to create more....
by Kourosh | Feb 19, 2009 | On Mind
After noticing the considerable benefits from all the “how-to” and lists on all these new-fangled social media sites, I’ve decided to create one of my own: How to Use Nothing in 5 Easy Steps First, begin a brainstorming session...
by Kourosh | Feb 18, 2009 | On Mind, On Music
Elizabeth Gilbert’s website Found at Derek Sivers There are times I’ve compared creating to the task of tending a fire. Practice becomes a vigilance over something mysterious and powerful. Sitting by the keyboard...
by Kourosh | Feb 17, 2009 | On Technology
Why is it that the bad guys in video games get more and more difficult as you fight them? Suddenly they spawn five new limbs, discover an even bigger laser in their back pocket that they forgot about, or reincarnate in an even stronger form. Is it that...
by Kourosh | Feb 11, 2009 | On Technology
Caleb Booker has written a couple of thought provoking articles about the psychology behind avatars and the virtual worlds: Anatomy of an avatar Why Webcams Fail ...
by Kourosh | Jan 30, 2009 | Music Posts
by Kourosh | Jan 29, 2009 | On Mind, On Technology
Check out this super-duper-mega-awesome review of Video Game Play and Addiction from the Village Gamer. /me doing a dance.
by Kourosh | Jan 29, 2009 | Artists & Artwork
Here’s another group I like quite a bit. This is the last track from Fluke’s album Puppy – an excellent album that has been played about a zillion times while driving.
