Four Design Links: December 24, 2009
Tis the day before Christmas and the weather stinks. Why not stay inside and read Four Design Links?
1. 'Selfish' Giving: Does It Count If You Get In Return?
NPR has a thought-provoking piece that asks us to examine the ethics of why we give.
Is charity ever selfless, or do we always expect some kind of reward for our actions? And if we do expect a return on our investment, is it really charity?
2. Wind Turbine + LED's = Christmas Star
Artist Michael Pendry and Siemens teamed up to create this Christmas installation outside the city of Munich. It contains 9,000 LED lights and, when illuminated, uses only as much energy as a hairdryer.
