Weekly Filet #11: A Connection between Japan and Libya. And more.
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Apart from the obvious, that both situations are heartbreaking, and leaving aside all differences between what is happening in Japan and Libya, there is a striking connection between the two. It's one of the toughest ethical questions: Is it acceptable (or even imperative) to sacrifice a few people's lives to save more people's lives? In Japan, some 50 workers are exposing themselves to extremely high radiation, fighting a nuclear disaster that could affect thousands, if not millions of people. In Libya, the imminent military intervention will cost lives, hoping to put an end to Gaddafi's massacre. The linked interview with a moral philosopher (in German) does little more than scratch the surface, but it should be enough to get you thinking about this moral dilemma that is so hard to solve.
→ Einen Menschen opfern, um Millionen zu retten? (Süddeutsche Zeitung)
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→ What we know, and don't know, about Japan's reactors (MIT News)
When it comes to portrait photography, Martin Schoeller is hard to beat. Have a look at his portfolio, including the likes of Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg and Cate Blanchett. Jack Nicholson's eyes are giving me the creeps!
→ Portrait Photos by Martin Schoeller (Everyday I Show)
A world map made of nothing but words. I've ordered my copy.
→ Wanted: A Typographic Map of the World (Fast Company Design)
Thierry Blancpain, a designer from Zurich and a friend of mine, has launched a blog to curate good content from across the web. Worth following.
→ Yes Machine - More yes, less no, less meh, less duh.
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