Tensegrities

I am an avid reader of science fiction, and this post intrigues me: what kinds of music brings science fiction to mind for you?

Part of why I like reading the dailyKos site is not its progressive take on the news — although I appreciate that — but the diversity of what can be found there. Here’s a wonderful travelogue/video diary from a scholar who works with art songs in India.

A great set of books on constructivist approaches to learning.

Andrew Sullivan calls its a “mental health break.” It’s a lovely way to lose yourself for a moment.

Red Rabbit from Egmont Mayer on Vimeo.

We shall overcome / Ma Piruz mishavim yek Ruz, sung by Joan Baez for the people of Iran.

(Hat tip to Informed Comment)

Via the FeministPeaceNetwork and NPR:

Here’s a list I want to return to, of films — primarily documentary — that I’d like to watch.

PBS’ MediaShift has put up a great annotated list of links to various sources of information about the Iran election.

Some of you may have been following the story of Lt. Dan Choi, the Iraq veteran West Point graduate who is fluent in Arabic and also happens to be gay. He refused to lie about that, and in the process may be about to be discharged under the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. He’s asking for people to sign this petition supporting his continued presence in the military.

I think I’ve found Juan Cole’s tribute most interesting and illuminating of things I didn’t know. Jackson was part of my youth, and the energy of his music can still make me want to dance.