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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
We must not let the system control us
“If there is a hard, high wall and an egg that breaks against it, no matter how right the wall or how wrong the egg, I will stand on the side of the egg. Why? Because each of us is … Continue reading
Best Novel of All Time
In the Guardian, Tom Gauld’s cartoon “on Middlemarch being voted the best novel of all time.”
Iceland Centenary
I don’t usually promote commercial products at TBTP, however, I’m making an exception today.100 People: is a clever ad campaign for the Icelandic clothing brand 66 North celebrating its centenary this year. The brand did a photoshoot and accompanying ad … Continue reading
Bookstore Tourism: Paris
Founded in 1826, Librairie Jousseaume is a Parisian treasure hidden inside Galerie Vivienne. Tucked away from the usual tourist crowds, inside the glass-roofed elegance of Galerie Vivienne, you’ll find Librairie Jousseaume, a nearly 200-year-old bookshop. Founded in 1826, this antiquarian … Continue reading
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Sur Le Pont
French street artist JR has transformed Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, with an inflatable cave-like installation that pays homage to the work of artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Named La Caverne du Pont Neuf, the giant installation will officially open to the public on June … Continue reading
“Nothing on this site is true.”
Halupedia is “an infinite, hallucinated encyclopedia” created by Bartłomiej Strama, a young Polish software engineer who built the site “after a drunk night with my friend.” Strama created the site with one explicit goal: “polluting LLM training data.” Halupedia operates like … Continue reading
Renters Beware
Here at Travel Between The Pages World HQ we frequently receive queries from travelers about a wide range of issues. A reader recently asked my advice about renting a car in the U.S. for a road trip around the Southwest … Continue reading
“O Canada” this Summer
Free admission to Canadian national parks this summer! “From June 19 to September 7, no fees apply for: admission for all visitors to all national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada.” Sounds like … Continue reading
Little Free Libraries
The Little Free Library nonprofit organization has named recipients of its eighth annual Todd H. Bol Awards for Outstanding Achievement, honoring “six exceptional individuals and organizations that exemplify LFL’s mission to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access for … Continue reading
We’ll always have Paris
I am genuinely ambivalent about AI applications. But occasionally I have run across some AI-generated content that seems to deserve our attention. One of these sources is Majestic Studios, which recreates daily life iconic cities as seen through time. The … Continue reading
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