Random Linkage

I don't remember how long it's been since I did one of these posts, so clearly it's been too long. Here ya go:

What Is It Like to Be a Robot?: Somebody's dissertation on the depiction of artificial intelligences in SF films. I've only skimmed a bit of it so far, but it looks interesting.

William Shatner sings, er, performs "Rocket Man": There. Are. No. Words. Don't eat or drink anything while watching this, I beg you. I very nearly needed a new keyboard.

Penn Jillette podcasts: Man, I love this guy.