Links for 2009-01-18

• Bohnen des Bösen
  Über die halluzigene Wirkung von Kaffee und seinen Einfluss auf die Entstehung der Finanzkrise. Mit grossem Abstand einer der besten Artikel, die ich seit langem gelesen habe. (via Julian)
• Veranschaulichung des weltweiten Flugverkehrs in 24h
  Ein sehr interessantes Video, in dem über einer Weltkarte jedes Flugzeug in Form eines gelben Punktes abgebildet wird. Das Video zeigt im Zeitraffer den weltweiten Flugvekehr, der den Luftraum in 24h nutzt. (via Peter)
• Sex Sells – full throttle
  Trend Hunter put together some advertisements that heavily build upon what Prof. Tomczak used to call the “last resort of marketing”. Alhtough I like the mix and the music really fits it, the Trend Hunter compilation also shows how marketing agencies are trying to use our most subtle instincts in order to build irresistible brands for their clients.
• Hip Eco Friendly Houses
  I would love to live in some of the houses. My favourite contrast to today’s building style is the fact that visionary architects seem to rather design houses that are built on top of nature instead of replacing it. Some questions remain: how the hell should trees grow below a house without significant artificial water usage?
• Prettyloaded – a collection of beautiful loading bars
  Either I’m moving around in a very small ecosystem or this collection must have had quite some viral effect. I’ve come across a link to it at least three times this week.
• Social Networks Site Usage
  Some very interesting insights into international social network usage. (via Sebastian)