It's hard to think when you're not used to it.
Many people like to think that humanity is rightfully master of the universe because only our species can perform complex symbolic reasoning and do cool things with our opposable thumbs. We enjoy our spot at the apex of the food chain, at the very pinnacle of evolution, even though we defined the rules by which our preeminence can be the only rational conclusion.
Given that I often feel awash in the abundance of such conceit, I sometimes find it comforting when I am reminded of our true place in the natural pecking order. One such reminder is provided by the Nikkon Corporation, with their Universcale application. This has been around for almost a year, but it’s so well done, and such a clear demonstration that we’re not king of every hill, that it’s worth exploring.
Yes, indeed - size does matter.
Edit: Updated the link for this since it recently changed
I'm contentedly confident in my abilities and frequent correctness - and this is where you get to bask in my light. Though I'm superior, I'm not complacent. No siree, I spend much of my time trying to understand people, and why some of us are such freaks.
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MrPyro
February 8th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Hey Smuggie-
Love it. Don’t know how I missed it before! Great find. I’ll have to post a link to it on MeasurementBlog.com since it’s right up their galaxy!
Smug Baldy
February 8th, 2008 at 9:31 am
I have to give Matt at the good anonymous props for this.
The Barefoot Bum
April 29th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Link rot!
Smug Baldy
April 30th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Thanks BB - fixed the link. Now you can turn that frown upside-down