Some Favorites: May 20 + H Elsewhere

Quirk

FakeTV – Simulates the light effects of a television to deter would-be burglars. Yes, it’s a gimmick, but it’s a brilliant gimmick. Signifying human presence via the simulated residue of the technology we use… There are so many places to go with this concept. Fascinating. [via BoingBoing Gadgets]

Blogs
Harvard Business’ Umair Haque- Whether I agree with him or not is almost irrelevant. I can’t help but admire intelligent people who are as (please excuse the phrase) balls-out as this guy. He called Facebook evil and discussed his rationale for it at length — twice.

Photoshop Disasters - Borked ads by lazy designers.

Articles
“The Affairs of Men: The Trouble With Sex and Marriage” – Ultimately, this NYMag piece is neither terribly original nor conclusive, but it’s still worth reading and contemplating. My favorite quote comes at the end: “A relationship is a myth you create with each other.” True of relationships of all kinds, parent-to-child more than anything.

Exhibits
The New Normal @ Artists Space through June 2

An exploration of privacy, with works by: Sophie Calle, Mohamed Camara, Hasan Elahi, Eyebeam R & D/Jonah Peretti & Michael Frumin, Kota Ezawa, Miranda July & Harrell Fletcher, Guthrie Lonergan, Jill Magid, Jennifer & Kevin McCoy, Trevor Paglen, Corinna Schnitt, Thomson & Craighead, Sharif Waked

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H Elsewhere

“Adventures in WeeWorld: Part One of One” – My brief excursion through a teen-oriented virtual community.

The Fourth Wall - A short interview with Amy Arbus about her upcoming book, along with a gallery of select photos