Is Technology Making Us Better Storytellers?

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Technology has changed way we tell stories, but has it changed the quality of storytelling? At this year's Aspen Ideas Festival, a group of writers, artists, and producers weighed in. "We're revisiting the same explorations of the soul that have been going on for hundreds of generations," says House of Cards showrunner Beau Willimon. Other panelists include Michael Eisner, Catherine Burns, Jay Allison, Paula Kerger, Jon Lovett, Yoni Bloch, Pete McBride, and Hari Kondabolu.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

The Australian Ballet: A Year of Beauty

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Ballet is beauty, powered by athleticism. As we launch our 2015 season, we celebrate the heroic power of The Australian Ballet's dancers Amber Scott, Andrew Killian, Chengwu Guo and Ako Kondo, set to the hypnotic music of Movement. Get ready for a year of beauty. Season packages on sale from Wednesday 17 September 2014.
Discover the unique beauty and physical power of ballet in 2015 - join The Australian Ballet for a Year of Beauty. Explore the full program: http://www.australianballet.com.au/beauty Season packages on sale from 9am Wednesday 17 September.
The Australian Ballet: A Year of Beauty ... Behind the scenes A sneak peek inside the shoot for our 2015 season. Season packages on sale from Wednesday 17 September 2014. australianballet.com.au/beauty #whatisbeauty Find out more Facebook: facebook.com/theAustralianBallet Twitter: twitter.com/TheAusBallet Instagram: instagram.com/ausballet Production: Tooth and Claw


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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Light-Based Rube Goldberg Machine

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Fantastic ad for auひかり (au Hikari), a high-speed optical internet service in Japan.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

How Do They Make Decaf Coffee?

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A weekly show where we endeavor to answer one of your big questions. This week, BekensDwarf asks: "How do they make decaf coffee when the caffeine is in the bean?" -- Mental Floss Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mf_video Select Images and Footage provided by Shutterstock: www.shutterstock.com Want more of Craig?

Mental Floss kicks off a new series on You Tube The Big Question, and they start with "how do they make decaf coffee?"

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Lil' Buck & Prime Tyme Freestyling

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Music "Snap" by Ronald Jenkees http://www.YAKFILMS.com © YAK FILMS 2012

Lil' Buck and Prime Tyme freestyling a hybrid of hip hop and ballet to get the week going. 

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.