DBH: 20 August 2006

For the sake of having something to post on a daily - or an almost daily - basis, even when I don't have something important or interesting to write about extensively, I am going to start posting links to some of the pages that I have looked at and found interesting throughout the day. In line with the culture addiction theme of this blog, I'm going to call these posts "Daily Bunka Hits" (DBH). I hope that these posts will give you something interesting to look at and will give you some insight into the things that shape my world.

Sustainability Institute

The Sustainability Institute is really cool. The SI studies unsustainable behaviors in hopes of trying to find the reasons behind it and thus ways to combat it. The SI tries to create sustainable solutions by applying systems-based thinking to critical issues facing human survival. Check out some of the projects they are working on or have worked on.

Abandon Futuristic Taiwanese Resort

This futuristic, space-age-like seaside resort was built on the Taiwanese coast. It has since been abandoned. I have a great obsession with architecture of all kinds and really love modern and futuristic design. I especially enjoy seeing cool abandoned structures. I find these structures fascinating and can only wonder what they would have looked like when they were new. No matter what they looked like when they were new, they would be a pretty cool thing to see in real life in the state they are in now. You can see more great haunting pictures of these structures in this Flickr photoset.

Tibetan Mesh Network

Three of some of my favorite things come together – Tibet, technology and community involvement. This is a really promising project that can bring much needed empowerment to the Tibetan people. For more information you can also check out these links: NPR - Hacking the Himalayas and xeni.net/trek.

Promoting Safe Sex

Last but not least, this article talks about efforts to de-stigmatize condoms throughout the world. A great cause to get behind!!