Finished Gilbert's "A History of the 20th Century". It's a condensed version of a three-volume set, still weighing in at about 700 pages. Sadly I think it shows. While interesting, and meticulously researched, the delivery feels rushed --- on the whole, not really engaging. Maybe I've been spoiled by more "pop" historians (although I'm reluctant to use that word, because it feels like a deseriousing criticism) like James Burke and Peter Watson. (6/10)
Finished Gilbert's "A History of the 20th Century". It's a condensed version of a three-volume set, still weighing in at about 700 pages. Sadly I think it shows. While interesting, and meticulously researched, the delivery feels rushed --- on the whole, not really engaging. Maybe I've been spoiled by more "pop" historians (although I'm reluctant to use that word, because it feels like a deseriousing criticism) like James Burke and Peter Watson. (6/10)
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Still kinda sick but maybe getting better. Really love these custom cast-plastic Settlers-of-Catan tiles: http://imgur.com/gallery/6hfG5
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Nice way of showing off easing functions: http://easings.net/
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_wirehead_ over on twitter linked to this blogpost which has some thoughts about " Genius Loci". I found it notable initially because it…
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