Bruce Willis, Surrogates and State-of the-Art Telepresence

24 09 2009

An interesting take on the state-of-the-art… With Die Hard!!

Via IEEE Spectrum.org

How far are we from sending robots into the world in our stead?

Anne Marie Corrley writes:
“Imagine a world where you’re stronger, younger, better looking, and don’t age. Well, you do, but your robot surrogate—which you control with your mind from a recliner at home while it does your bidding in the world—doesn’t.”

Read the whole story here.





Become a DIY MediaSapien

19 09 2009




Pinch me! I have 2 shows in the Slamdance Unscripted Teleplay Competition

20 08 2009

Wow! I’m a double finalist! Two of my TV show pitches are in the top 10 finals of the Slamdance Unscripted Teleplay Competition. The winner will be announced next week. Wish me luck!

Here is a short teaser for PROMOSEXUAL, one of my finalists. Although I can say that they are both “follow doc’s” the other show is still top secret…





Fallout 3 Nuka Cola Quantum “In Case Of Emergency”

29 07 2009

Does this glowing bottle of Nuka Cola Quantum make me a uber-nerd? A Fallout 3 fanboy? Its not quite enough commitment for a Cosplayer? Otaku maybe?

I don’t care… All I know is I miss the Wasteland.  I’m impatiently waiting for Mothership Zeta, and I really wanted to have a bottle of Quantum around, you know, just in case…

In Case of Emergency

In Case of Emergency

Can also be used as a night light

Can also be used as a night light





MediaSapien Interview with Interactive TV of Tomorrow’s Tracy Swedlow

6 04 2009

fe4f7f48-fb87-434b-9ba6-931868b8a99citvtradioiconMediaSapien has been a friend and supporter of the Interactive TV of Tomorrow show and conference since their beginning, and was recently interviewed for their weekly radio show by founder and host, Tracy Swedlow.  

We chat about being an independent content producer, landing ( and losing) a TV show deal, as well as tools and strategies offered by new technology.

Listen to the whole interview HERE.