Sep
12
Oh, no… I completely missed this song by Heather Nova.
It would have been great to have had “Virus of the Mind” for the dissertation….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqXIhKIOcjU
HEATHER NOVA
South 2001
Virus of The Mind
Well I was watching this talk show the other day
And on it there was this guy and he was saying
When you let other people tell you [...]
Sep
12
These videos by Roy Eidelson examine several ways that American conservatives manipulate public opinion - and how this psychological warfare can be countered and resisted. Not flashy at all - he should probably have someone else do the voiceover - but nicely argued.
“Dangerous Ideas: How Conservatives Exploit Our Five Core Concerns” (above) describes how today’s [...]
Sep
02
Chuang Tzu (Master Chuang) was a witty and profound writer - and a bit of a curmudgeon sometimes. I love his parables, and his humor, and his mystical - yet very pragmatic - approach to attunement and freedom from conventional obsessions. He lived in China sometime around the 4th century B.C.E.
He’s my favorite. [...]
Jul
21
A new VirusHead tradition begins here. Now.
Every Saturday I will post another of Laurie Anderson’s public service announcements. She actually calls them personal service announcements.
Just a few little tidbits for you to ruminate upon. (Please make more, Laurie.)
The first PSA that I’ve chosen is called “National Anthem.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cE6Pg2q3lI
The words are great though..just a lot of [...]
Jun
01
I’ve been tagged by my dear friend Grateful Bear for the “Random 8″ blog meme.
Players start with 8 random facts about themselves.
Those who are tagged should post these rules and their 8 random facts.
Players should tag 8 other people and notify them that they have been tagged.
So here are 8 random facts about me, VirusHead, [...]
May
20
I love this.
vreemde appels copy
Originally uploaded by markus.winkler.
appels
Jul
13
I’ve added a new page - “About VirusHead.”
There is a short explanation of why the blog is named VirusHead.
There is also a long rambling section about theoryheads and postmodernism (only for the intensely curious).
I’ve also added a page dedicated to Jehovah’s Witnesses issues, news and resources. In addition to page links (to bits of the [...]
