Deep Intellect: Inside the mind of the octopus

A pretty cool read about a writer and his experiences with a particular octopus— a read that is as illuminating about the creature herself as it is heart-warming in the end.

A brief excerpt: (one of the more scientific/theoretical sentences in the text)

“Octopuses,” writes philosopher Godfrey-Smith, “are a separate experiment in the evolution of the mind.” And that, he feels, is what makes the study of the octopus mind so philosophically interesting.

A little taste of the magic Chris has cooking for a shot of our $100 Film Fest promo vid.

A little taste of the magic Chris has cooking for a shot of our $100 Film Fest promo vid.

You know what SOPA is, right?

Travel Alberta commercial. Pretty cool, actually.

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Little Black Submarines by The Black Keys

Easily my favourite track off their latest. Jimi would be so proud!

EDIT:

Okay, wow, haven’t had to break out the ‘Repeat One’ button for quite some time…
Also, TIL The Black Keys are not, in fact, black. [True Story]

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You’re Lionel Richie by Mogwai

Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will is just incredible. My brain is floating in heaven right now. How did I not listen to this a year ago. (I’ve changed the song uploaded on Tumblr three times now trying to decide which one I like best, and I think I have to settle on this one, the closing track, as being the most epic. But who knows..)

Plus, some primer:

Their compositions have gotten increasingly drawn-out and austere over time, sometimes barely more than a single arpeggiated chord or two evolving for ten minutes or more, whisperingly brutal … I think most people are not used to having no lyrics to focus on. Lyrics are a real comfort to some people. I guess they like to sing along and when they can’t do that with us they can get a bit upset.