Normal Human Heroes

October 7th, 2009
For Humanity’s sake, this may be the time!

From Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure:
Rufus: Well you can start by signing this for my kids.
(Holds out a CD of Wyld Stallyns music.)
Ted: Why?
Rufus: They’re big fans of yours.
Ted: What?
Rufus: Everyone is. Wyld Stallyns music is the foundation for our whole society.
Bill & Ted: No way.
Rufus: Yes way. In fact, I believe you were there. The futuristic place with the domes?
Bill: And the totally excellent music.
Ted: They totally worshipped us there, Rufus.
Rufus: I know. That’s why I was sent to make sure you passed your History report. If you guys were separated it would have been disastrous for life as we know it. You see, eventually your music will help put an end to war and poverty. It will align the planets and bring them into universal harmony. Allowing meaningful contact with all forms of life. From extra terrestrials to common household pets. And, it’s excellent for dancing.
(If you’d like to hear the full song and are into that sort of thing [I am], you can find it here. Great if you need some cheering-up from contemplating existential risk all day.)

September 21st, 2009
Posthumans know how to party (obviously).

(From Daft Punk’s film “Discovery”. This version includes the intro and credits but was the best that could be embedded.  Feel free to skip forward)
This song is an old favorite. The rest of the album and film are worthwhile as well.

August 12th, 2009

“Daylight”
I’ve been listening to Matt and Kim for a while now, they’re a local band out of Brooklyn that a friend got me into. Besides the music itself I really enjoy how happy they are in all of their videos. I fantasize about a world in which more people are free and able to be that happy, at least if they want to. I have some friends going through hard times, and they in turn have it better than the millions who lack basic necessities. Even on the scales of happiness we’re familiar with already, there is a lot of room for improvement.