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The Life of Abbie Hoffman

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Strange Loops

I just finished reading The Autobiography of Abbie Hoffman (published 1980). This activist, revolutionary, brilliant guy embodied the heart of the 60s, and indeed embodies the heart of all activists fighting against a corrupt, messed-up system. Abbie Hoffman was a … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Praxis

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Strange Loops

Praxis, n. 1. The process by which a theory or lesson is put into action. 2. The synthesis of action and theory; a dynamic process recognizing a reciprocal relationship between theory and practice. 3. Free, self-conscious, authentic activity practiced by … Continue reading →

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Beneath Normal People Lurk Monsters

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Strange Loops

Back in 1961, Yale researcher Stanley Milgram performed a now-controversial experiment. He recruited people to volunteer in a psychology study supposedly about learning and memory. When they arrived, they were told the setup: a pair of participants were to play … Continue reading →

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Poetic iTerrorism

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Strange Loops

Someone in Maryland has been secretly replacing ipods inside their boxes with culture-jamming ransom-style notes. Quote: “Reclaim your mind from the media’s shackles. Read a book and resurect[sic] yourself. To claim your capitalistic garbage go to your nearest Apple store.” … Continue reading →

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