>>Nostalgia For Infinity

“A researcher performing social engineering exploits on behalf of several U.S. banks and other firms in the past year has “stolen” thousands of identities with a 100 percent success rate.”

“Like other urban myths, the spit story gains power every time it’s repeated, and nobody challenges it.” Interesting – I had no idea about this, which demonstrates just how established the myth is.

Interesting post arguing for the value of the Singularity as a tool to understand the challenges of the 21st century.

An interesting summary of a talk from Marxism 2008, analysing the reasons behind the resurgence of nationalist, racist and fascistic politics in Italy, and also touching upon the decline of the Italian left.

Excellent punk rock band, reminds me of the Dead Kennedys and Leftover Crack musically. And they cover the Misfits!

Nice riffs – wouldn’t describe them as grindcore, but there’s a punk/metal groove to the two tunes they’ve put up.

A little bit hardcore, a little bit metal, a little bit punk. Pretty good!