The Japan Earthquakes, Tsunami, and Godzilla

As the tragedy in Japan unfolds, similarities with the classic Godzilla films are hard to ignore.  We take a look at why we can’t stop watching disasters, both real and cinematic.

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Posts by: ericliu

Superheroes Unite: Greener Minds for a Greener Future

By ericliu On July 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized, environment, health

Hidden deep within the Mendocino Woodlands miles beyond the reach of Dr. Asphalt’s tentacles lies a top secret facility shielded from the watchful eyes of AT&T and Verizon. It is in this secluded campsite where the great California oaks stand guard over the formation of a new league of superheroes for a new generation of challenges.

It is here that on June 17th, one hundred brave recruits began their training, gaining the skills, the support, and the inspiration to make their mark on the world. Some of these weekend warriors had been working on their “cover” for decades. They were well established consultants, engineers, and designers. Many worked for nonprofits and others for Fortune 500 companies. But they all worked for Mother Earth.

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Killer Robots and SkyNet are Real

By ericliu On May 8, 2011 · 6 Comments · In Uncategorized

The term “killer robot” was likely coined approximately 3 seconds after the first usage of the word “robot.”  The concept of mankind’s creations turning into our own demise is a story as old as time, and one that has had a rather successful history in science fiction.  So many of us have enjoyed watching humanity’s [...]

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Fast Food Writing: Scaling Media Consumption

By ericliu On May 3, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Uncategorized, writing

I remember first hearing the term “media consumption” long ago and thinking, “what an odd phrase.”  But now, many years later, it has proven to be EXACTLY the right phrase.  I don’t consider myself to be part of the generation of massively multitasking youth, the generation that, according to some Stanford studies, can only do [...]

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Japan’s Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and Godzilla

By ericliu On March 12, 2011 · 10 Comments · In movies

The recent devastation in Japan is horrible. And yet it’s a boon for the news industry. CNN and other news sites are swamped by visitors clicking on the most updated statistics and by the millions of viewers who sit transfixed, watching videos of the ocean’s seemingly slow but unstoppable march through towns and fields and the panicking supermarket workers who quickly move from trying to hold up the shacking shelves to just running for cover. The whole thing looks like a movie, and not just any movie, but a genre that Japan crafted into perfection decades ago: the Godzilla movie.

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Choreography 4 Change

By ericliu On March 9, 2011 · 6 Comments · In peace

At the hip hop dance fest, I saw a choreography about human slavery in the modern world. It was very blunt, giving its message in voice-over narrative, but it was powerful. As a result, I’ve decided that my next choreography will need to have global meaning. I’ve been looking for good songs, but it’s hard to find one that says what I want. I care about environmental disaster, challenges around the scaling of government and corporations, and finding the hope and courage to try to make a difference. Anyone have any suggestions?

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Never Argue Against a Belief

By ericliu On March 3, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Uncategorized, peace

Have you noticed how 99% of debates (whether personal or political) don’t ever result in someone changing their mind? This article from Slate talks about how once people become disposed to believe something, they hold onto that belief regardless of logical argument or hard evidence. This is very evident in the political sphere. Shankar Vedantam asks, “when was the last time you heard about a liberal who was persuaded by Rush Limbaugh? Or a conservative who switched parties after watching a Michael Moore movie?” The truth is that almost all the effort that goes into debating and trying to change people’s opinions is completely wasted.

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