Exploring various portals into technology and mythology, science and fiction...
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Friday, September 22, 2023
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Japan's Rabbit Island (Okunoshima)
https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/871
Cute animals at a place with a dark history. http://rabbit-island.info/en/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/japan-rabbit-island-dark-history-180962631
https://theworldpursuit.com/rabbit-island-japan-okunoshima-ferry/
https://japancheapo.com/entertainment/rabbit-island-okunoshima/
https://jw-webmagazine.com/visit-the-planet-of-the-bunnies-in-japan-5bd1875edee2/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/rabbit-island-japan-overrun-tourism-spd
https://www.italia.it/en/sicily/isola-dei-conigli-rabbit-island
Art and Design in Chicago
https://interactive.wttw.com/art-design-chicago/white-rabbits
Chicago just had to become the big, dynamic city that it is.
City of Vancouver parts ways with its chief planner
Theresa O'Donnell came to Vancouver as a deputy director of planning in 2019 after 15 years working for the City of Dallas https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/city-of-vancouver-parts-ways-with-chief-planner
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/theresa-odonnell-city-of-vancouver-chief-planner-departure
Vancouver has been stunted & thwarted for generations. Everything is so watered down & it's not just because of the rain.
Monday, September 18, 2023
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Bridges-in-Singapore
https://www.holidify.com/pages/bridges-in-singapore-2385.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helix_Bridge
Such impressive infrastructure, overall.
Friday, September 15, 2023
Urban Technology intersection
https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cjut20/current
Future Cities Currently Being Built https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2IqG9WOk3w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZZ2N2DcLi4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnyRZotnPSU
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=Urban+Technology
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=The+15+Minute+City
Exploring the 15 Minute City Concept
The+15+Minute+City concept can really be quite beneficial and convenient, but it might eventually be at a high price.
https://www.dw.com/en/15-minute-cities-what-are-they-and-how-do-they-work/a-64907776
https://www.15minutecity.com/blog/visionzero It's a great idea in many ways. However, a tremendous amount of real-time AI surveillance would be required. Perhaps if enough humans are convinced to live like rats in a maze, or sheep in a pen, then it will be that much easier to force the rest. Especially with a global carbon quota management system is implemented.
Chromebooks With the Promise of 10 Years of Software Updates?
https://gizmodo.com/google-chromebook-software-update-10-years-promise-1850840110
This would be nice for so many tech devices. Some people really have to get a new computer, tablet, pad, phone or watch every year or so. However, by allowing more software updates over a much longer amount of time, a person can enjoy their devices for so much longer.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Cities with the best tram systems in the world
https://www.consultancy.eu/news/4634/the-countries-cities-with-the-best-tram-systems-in-the-world
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/115498506/worlds-10-best-city-tram-and-street-car-rides
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetcars_in_North_America#Renaissance
Vancouver, BC was one of the first cities & regions to get rid of them.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/langley-township-interurban-rail-public-transit
Now, its one of the last cities & regions to bring them back. LA & SF have a combination of heavy rail & LRT or trams. Trains, trams & buses can all work well together, when properly coordinated.
https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/vancouver-transpo-grid-or-tube/
Canada needs 5.8 million new homes by 2030 to tackle affordability crisis
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Vancouver, BC's tallest office tower
Auckland, NZ which is just as scenic as Vancouver, has permitted taller office towers such as the Vero_Centre and more recently, the Commercial_Bay_(skyscraper).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Auckland
Of course scenic Sydney, Seattle & San Francisco, all have taller office towers and residential towers, as well.
Monday, September 11, 2023
Digital Public Infrastructure fuses Digital ID, CBDC and data sharing for 15-minute smart city governance
Its all about tracking and controlling the human herd.
While it can certainly improve urban efficiency, someday people might be restricted in their freedom to travel, because they have exceeded their carbon quota for the month.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/factlab-meta/-nothing-smart-about-smart-cities-falsehoods
Some day, a monthly and even a weekly personal carbon quota could be used to control people, but no one is supposed to think about such a time or possibility.
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=The+15+Minute+City
Friday, September 8, 2023
The STAR TREK universe
https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/star-trek-universe-ranked-by-tomatometer/
https://bleedingcool.com/tv/star-trek-very-short-treks-skin-a-cat-was-it-something-he-said/
https://www.space.com/star-trek-day-2023-very-short-treks
https://trekmovie.com/2023/09/08/watch-the-star-trek-day-2023-special
https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-day-2023-celebrates-saga-while-actors-cannot/
https://jaysanalysis.com/?s=STAR+TREK
Why Unreal Engine 5.3 is a BIG Deal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POwTaVZ_CA0
CGI vs Real - Can you tell the difference? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP-idHLydNQ
Boston Dynamics Robots Can't be Faked - VFX Artists Explain Why https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ1WEiMwV7Y
This Unreal Engine 5 Superman Demo is MIND BLOWING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIwIlmxMYI4
The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU0gvPcc3jQ
https://screenrant.com/henry-cavill-superman-keanu-reeves-neo-matrix-art