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White bird's got rhythm

Duuuude! 

(The bird's name is Snowball and here's his story.  Apparently self-taught, including the little headbang at the end.)

Although if YouTube is any indication, this is hardly unique behavior.  Apparently cockatoos dig pop music.

The Trap

The Trap, yet another Adam Curtis documentary, examines game theory, anthropology, evolutionary psychology and the notion of perceived freedom.  Can human beings, as social creatures, ever truly attain individual freedom?  As one system of control and heirarchy is phased out, another steps in to take its place.  Part 1  Part 2  Part 3a  3b   3c

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