My love of robots is not well hidden, mechs in particular. Seeing this Cybernetic Anthropomorphous Machineu (CAM) from the early 70s, late 60s, makes me think of what could have been. We were right there to having a path to using mechs in the military. The strain from operating it could now be taken away by computers doing the calculations which could also lead to faster more precise movement. Internally, combustible engines could be replaced by mini nuclear reactors to provide nearly inexhaustible power. With those two hurdles solved you could add in some lasers and easily have a MechWarrior. Sadly, I think that time has passed and we’re now aligned with the use of powered armor and cybernetic enhancements – which is still pretty damn awesome.
GE Walking Truck – Cybernetic Anthropomorphous Machine (CAM)
How to Become a NASA Flight Controller with Holly Griffith
Matt, Dennis, and I recently had an opportunity to chat with Holly Griffith about how she became a flight controller and what it means to know how to launch and land a spaceship.
Interview with Artist and Illustrator Joe Granski
From strippers and porn stars to protesters, cosplayers, and super heroes in the making, Joe Granski’s work gives a peek into sub-cultures outside of the mainstream.
Joe Granski is a painter and illustrator who is local to the DC area. His portraits explores the way people use images to present themselves and how those images are, in turn received by others. He has recently displayed his work at DC’s Artomatic.
Dennis, Matt, and I have known Joe for many years and now, he sits with the crew of Unified Pop Theory, Red Bull in hand, ruminating about the creative paths he has taken and what calls “artistic causality”. We found him to be a walking contradiction. Congenial with a bit of arrogance. Opinionated and at the same, a creative recluse. Listen to the interview…
Caryn Sever Discusses Folk, Rock, and Murder
Caryn Sever is a singer-songwriter based out of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Sever recently met with to talk about how songs are crafted, how to score gigs, and how musicians are empowering themselves…
“The City of 7 Billion” wins $100,000 Latrobe Prize
The grant is named for architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe. The Latrobe Prize is awarded biennially for research leading to innovations in architecture.
Create 3D images with help from The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library has created a fun and interesting resource for 3D aficionados. The library is allowing their online audience to create 3D images using archived stereographs. This site…
I never stopped fighting to make it home.
No matter what happens,
tell the world,
tell my family,
that I never stopped fighting to make it home.
Here’s the new trailer for The Martian.