11 With Mixed Feelings

Not only do I have mixed feelings about continuing these weekly roundups, but I have mixed feelings about all eleven stories below.

Little People – London public art project and an interesting study in perspective, but kind of left me wondering, why?

On Movies as Spiritual Discipline – Concise and helpful paper on one of my favourite topics, but it amazes me that such basic work still merits publication.

Apple rules out iPod movies for Asia – I’m buoyed by most of Apple’s recent (Pro) announcements, but worried the focus is becoming too US-centric (especially since I’m currently pegged to the trammelled Australian iTunes store).

Apple’s living room strategy a multi-year venture (Yes another Apple story)- A while back I was nervous about Apple losing focus on their Pro applications. They are doing well, but the consumer focus still makes me nervous.

Level Playing Field – Whilst it is sad to see the malaise that has developed in Afghanistan, the military intervention was necessary.

Lost Childhood? Nostaligic Claptrap – I agree in part, but am also glad C got those quite innocent (if eye-opening) years in India

Theology of Dogville – Solid review of this film, but it troubles me that Von Trier’s work gets so little play in theological discussions

Skinny models banned from catwalk (via Author Intrusion) – Fashion designers have very good reasons for using slim models (and should not in my view pamper to consumers by changing sizes). However, there is a point where the industry needs to accept responsibility for the image it presents to young people (see also).

Modern Ways Open Door To Diabetes In India – Isn’t just a question of development and new wealth, but also the role of medical “expertise” and fatalism in Indian culture.

Breathing Earth (via World Changing) – Clever, but I wish some of that creativity could be harnessed to make a positive and constructive point

Uchronia (via LaughingSquid) – Stunning piece of work, even if I don’t buy into the ideas that drive the Burning Man festival.

[tags] Uchronia, Apple [/tags]