Occasional links - 17.04.2021
Hello,
A busy week of driving, cargo bikes and trains for me and other bits and bobs, felt quite busy but felt like I got nothing done. Ho hum. Next week is a different story, hopefully. But at least I have a van that works for now. I have my first mountain bike ride planned for Sunday (since December) and looking forward to getting back on the trails again. I'm looking forward to train beers more.
Next week will be a year since I started doing this thing. Not quite sure how to mark the occasion... Maybe just all dog links? Who knows.
Now here's your links.
The Dog Link
And another wee rascal with a paw bump. And this is Amigo, I wish I could spend time with Amigo. And a dog that rides a motorcycle. And one more.
I rode past this beautiful Lutyens lodge again
A beautiful drawing of a beautiful Lutyens lodge. That's it. That's the link. Talking of bicycle rides...
The dangers of elite projection
Or why Elon Musk and his stupid tunnels are stupid. Original source.
A busy week of driving, cargo bikes and trains for me and other bits and bobs, felt quite busy but felt like I got nothing done. Ho hum. Next week is a different story, hopefully. But at least I have a van that works for now. I have my first mountain bike ride planned for Sunday (since December) and looking forward to getting back on the trails again. I'm looking forward to train beers more.
Next week will be a year since I started doing this thing. Not quite sure how to mark the occasion... Maybe just all dog links? Who knows.
Now here's your links.
The Dog Link
And another wee rascal with a paw bump. And this is Amigo, I wish I could spend time with Amigo. And a dog that rides a motorcycle. And one more.
I rode past this beautiful Lutyens lodge again
A beautiful drawing of a beautiful Lutyens lodge. That's it. That's the link. Talking of bicycle rides...
The dangers of elite projection
Or why Elon Musk and his stupid tunnels are stupid. Original source.
Elite projection is the belief, among fortunate and influential people, that what they find convenient or attractive is good for the society as a whole
Also worth linking to this article noting that people are bad at spotting simple solutions to problems.
Why you should not fuck with bollards
Um. That's quite scary. And a great account to follow on Twitter.
Do We Even Need New Office Buildings Post-Pandemic?
A particularly good example using the Union Carbide building which is proposed to be demolished to provide more floor space when we're unlikely to need more office space.
The 1981 Brixton Riots
Incredible photojournalism from Kim Aldis. Original source.
How Prince Phillip saved the monarchy
Bet you didn't expect a Prince Phillip link eh? No, not a huge fan of the monarchy but I did find this story interesting. And always interested in storytelling. I only clicked on the link as it's from a writer I respect but found it all fascinating all the same. I haven't been mourning at the Palace though. This one was good too. Thanks Matt.
She woke up to angry emails from strangers
A story of context collapse and Twitter's awful trending algorithm. It really is a phenomenal article. And almost perfectly summed up by this tweet...
Each day on twitter there is one main character. The goal is to never be it
All friendships of any length are based on a continued, mutual forgiveness. Without tolerance and mercy all friendships die.
Paris has over 600 dead end streets, and Karin Borghouts has been cataloguing them
Lovely stuff! Original source.
Hope you have a super weekend.
Love as always,
Andy x
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