Chris Milk: How virtual reality can create the ultimate empathy machine

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Chris Milk uses cutting edge technology to produce astonishing films that delight and enchant. But for Milk, the human story is the driving force behind everything he does. In this short, charming talk, he shows some of his collaborations with musicians including Kanye West and Arcade Fire, and describes his latest, mind-bending experiments with virtual reality.

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Idris Elba’s STAR TREK 3 role revealed? Beam us up! (Nerdist News w/ Jessica Chobot)

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Simon Pegg promises the new STAR TREK movie is going to be a wholly original, “kick-ass” idea, that stays close to its classic roots, and better yet features none other than Luther/Wire/geek love IDRIS ELBA. Does this sound too good to be true? Find out this and more on Nerdist News with Jessica Chobot.

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Hearthstone: Ragequit – Lord of the Gimmicks

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TotalBiscuit brings you another unique deck.
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