Reversing Goggles

Artificial rainbows, giant bugs, a cupcake ATM and more in this week's look at the web

If you have ever had the desire to alter your visual perception of the world without the assistance of psychoactive drugs then these goggles are for you. The prisms over the eyes allow you to view the world upside-down or sideways. An interesting thought but probably not the best idea while driving.

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Artificial rainbows, giant bugs, a cupcake ATM and more in this week's look at the web

1. Global Rainbow As the clock winds down on the 2012 Olympics, artist Yvette Mattern’s Global Rainbow shines over Northern England, symbolizing hope in the years to come and referencing the five colors of the olympic rings. Mattern’s lasers will go live on 4 March 2012 in North Tyneside, England. 2. Today I’m Feeling Turquoise A new book from Pentagram pairs colors with their respective …

The Power of Introverts

Artificial rainbows, giant bugs, a cupcake ATM and more in this week's look at the web

Author Susan Cain touched down at TED 2012 to discuss her new book, “QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking”. Billing the movement as a revolution to unearth the less aggressive but no less significant role of our more reserved peers, Cain used her time to talk wisely—we walked away feeling inspired by the potential of the quieter side.