In the following video presentation, behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive (and sometimes shocking) research findings to show how we’re not as rational as we think when we make decisions.
By Casey Lynn Contributing Writer, [GAS] A recent study in the UK revealed that geeks are good in bed – or at least, less selfish than, for example, gym rats. Four out of five geeks agreed that your partner’s pleasure is more important than your own, as opposed to less than half of respondents who […]
Once upon a time, a French entrepreneur named Romain Jarry woke up one morning and thought: What could I invent today that no one has ever thought of? An automated washing machine for dogs of course! Ok, maybe he’s not the first person who thought of the idea, but it’s the first time I’ve heard […]
By Jimmy Rogers (@me) Contributing Writer, [GAS] Few things in science cause as much public confusion as the Theory of Evolution. While a number of great resources have already effectively elucidated the concept, including a video I’ve embedded in this article, I think it is valuable to repeat and expand upon these resources in a public […]
Originally based on an old Russian poem, Korobeiniki, also known as “the Tetris song” by us westerners, was later arranged by Japanese composer Hirokazu Tanaka to be used in the Game Boy version of Tetris. Since then, the piece has been adapted and played countless times using innumerable musical instruments. The version of Tetris you’re […]
They say that right before you die, the story of your life flashes before you in the blink of an eye. The following short, titled “Last Day Dream” explores that vision. Oh, and don’t let the thumbnail fool you. The video is perfectly safe to watch anywhere, although there is a very short part where […]
By Casey Lynn Contributing Writer, [GAS] 00:30 Refresh gmail. 00:40 Refresh gmail again. 00:45 Refresh gmail again. 01:00 Twitter about how gmail is down. 01:30 Go to Google search bar on Firefox and type “gmail basic html.” 01:40 Go to google.com. 02:00 (Like an idiot) type in Google search bar “google is down.” 02:10 Cry […]
By Casey Lynn Contributing Writer, [GAS] The common cry among those concerned about violence in videogames and sex on the Internet seems to be: think of the children! Kids might be growing up fast these days, but that doesn’t mean they’re growing up bad; in fact, a lot of them are growing up to be […]