Logical Awesome

Some dude actually applied genetic algorithms (searching an optimal solution to a problem by evolution) to find the best build order to a Rush on Starcraft 2. And its amazing that the algorithm actually revealed such a tactic, that more astonishing “violates several well-known (and well-adhered-to) heuristics used by Starcraft players when creating builds” – which means it has not been that much investigated by players yet. Why is this amazing? Because in a quick video the tactics shows to be extremely effective – making the player win 17 out of 20 within the first few minutes…

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH1ucvJomlY

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Listen Google Translate beatboxing:

bsch. bsch. bk zk pv zk bschk pv zk zk bsch zk ktkt pv bscht zk ktkt haus.

Just play that line back in German Language. Oh, and even though i wasnt the one who found that out, the line above is actually created by me, so i am just waiting for someone sampling it in their next tracks and sharing some income. Rewind Selecta Baby!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_HXUhShhmY

Coins that visually give you an idea about their value especially if combined with other coins – good idea. Better idea in the comments though: to have them being magnetic so you can collect them on your fridge. Funny, that people worry about the magnetism damaging your usb stick or sim card… geez… i am more worried about my clothes getting cut by those sharp edges!

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ4DKBs40ec

A short movie about the interesting life of Nikola Tesla, inventor of Alternating Current (AC) Electricity and wireless communication and of course inspiration to the tesla coil musicians ArcAttack.

My Inventions from Robert Holbrook on Vimeo.

I was kind of surprised to find this video the other day. Of course i have been dreaming about a multi-screen setup for my pc since i can click a mouse button, but i always hesitated to actually buy myself the equipment. To be honest, it is just kind of expensive to buy more than one up-to-date graphics card, not to mention a second computer. The monitors itself are not a problem anymore since the 24″ are getting kind of cheap. Now i didnt know about the feature this guy in the video is presenting. Xbox 360 seems to have the ability to connect up to 5 consoles and have the same game running and being displayed on 5 screens. Now that scheds a completely new light on my opinion on gaming with a console. Especially since those are not that expensive…

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96LKRtJvIQw

Do you also have the feeling that “News are not News anymore, they are advertising” [Mirror’s Edge] or that they all look the same? The following clip shows in an entertaining manner the repetitive way how news clips are put together in nowadays tv channels.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zYYCCsSjkw

This video (besides being an advertisement to protect cyclists on streets), is also an interesting showcase to make you aware of your un-awareness  – at least it was impressive for me how many things i missed while watching this short clip.

Test Your Awareness : Whodunnit?

After Elephants Dream now this is another amazing short-film made using the open source tool blender, funded by the Blender Foundation. Production started last yeear in may and it has been released on 27. September this year at the Netherlands Film Festival (30. September online). I dont want to talk about the level of detail, the story or anything because just the fact that i post it should tell you that i love it – i think its worth to watch the 15mins just for yourself.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRsGyueVLvQ

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