About the author

Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor. Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends that I care about.


MyMiniGolf

Posted on November 19, 2007 Under Design

I don't like golf. However, I do love mini-golf, because the two are like, completely different, right? I'm jump-starting my office gift wish-list with this oldie but goodie, MyMiniGolf, a nine-hole DIY mini golf game designed by German design duo…

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Hey, it's Survey Time! Win some awesome prizes!

Posted on November 19, 2007 Under Life

Boys and girls, it's that time of the year again where we ask you to spare a few minutes to tell us a little bit about yourself; your likes, dislikes, and what you think about this little site turned full-time…

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Artefacture: I Heart Typography

Posted on November 12, 2007 Under Fashion

I'm loving the latest I Love Typography design t-shirt from our pals at Artefacture -- hell, I'm such a sucker for beautiful type, why not wear it on my sleeve since I Will Pay For Good Design. It's also the…

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Speaking at IAB Engage: London

Posted on November 6, 2007 Under Travel

One thing is for sure, I've been spending way too much time in Airplanes, but, alas, I'm back in London for a couple of weeks again on a bit of a speaking and consulting power-run. First thing tomorrow, I am…

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Fuerzabruta: Enter Another World (In New York City)

Posted on October 29, 2007 Under Art

I was one of the lucky few (okay, there were about a hundred of us) who squeezed into the Daryl Roth Theatre last week for the opening night of Fuerzabruta -- the incredible new show from the creators of De…

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New York Times Magazine: Timeless Object

Posted on October 28, 2007 Under Press

Nice shout out in Rob Walker's Consumed Column in the Sunday NY Times Magazine, in an article entitled Timeless Object. Thanks Rob! The absurd-sounding Abacus watch with its little rolling ball might make you "miss appointments" but it's likely to…

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Pop!Tech gathering all about change

Posted on October 28, 2007 Under Press

Nice mention in Portland Press Herald: Josh Spear, who writes about trends in technology, fashion and culture on JoshSpear.com, said he came to Pop!Tech on a friend's recommendation as a way to meet other creative people. Spear said what makes…

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Jonathan Harris at Pop!Tech: The Whale Hunt

Posted on October 19, 2007 Under Art

The highlight of today's first session entitled "The Pursuit of Happiness" was seeing friend, JoshSpear.com regular and sure-fire genius Jonathan Harris present one of his latest projects entitled The Whale Hunt. Whale Hunt tells his story of visiting the Northern…

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Pop!Tech Is In Action

Posted on October 18, 2007 Under Life

Pop!Tech is off to a running start with an awesome morning of incredible speakers like artist Chris Jordan, Kiva.org founder Jessica Flannery, and many more. Author Steven Pinker just left the stage, and Louanne Brizendine is about to begin. Wish…

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The Groucho Club: London

Posted on October 15, 2007 Under Travel

One of my new favorite places to go out in London is certainly The Groucho Club, a members-only club with three bars, a brasserie and a formal dining room. The best part, really, are the people -- everyone invited or…

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