Inspiration: Week of August 6, 2012

Wilco iBook
The Chicago-based Wilco put on a stellar show last Friday at Rochester's Highland Bowl. To share a little bit of this innovative band, and to also share what's new in the iBook publishing arena, here's The Incredible Shrinking Tour of Chicago.

30 Second MBA
Fast Company's video-based series of lessons, insights, tips and suggestions presented by contemporary business leaders, innovators and celebrities. Equally informative and entertaining. Speaking of entertaining, check out Conan O'Brien's take on quality vs. quantity.

Problem Solving in the Open Source Hardware Community
Problem: How can makers, artists, scientists and other prototypers perform laser cutting simply and safely, with full control over energy density, at any point in time?
Solution: Well, Lasersaur of course!
Another interesting example of problem solving, this time from the realm of open source hardware.
(via Mike Gastin)

Illustration (The Finest Occupation)
This video had me at "The greatest illustration is not mere decoration."