Archive for the ‘hybrid vigorousness’


“You never know where the science will lead you…”


Genetic Scientists Develop Sheep With Brain Of A Goat

Hybrid vigor: the Westminster edition

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“Dog Breeders Unveil New Mastiffeagle.” The Onion must be stopped.

A different kind of hybrid vigor

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From the incomparable Stuff White People Like:

Some white people decide to pull the ultimate move. Prius, Apple Sticker on the back, iPod rocking, and Democratic Candidate bumper sticker. Unstoppable!

There are a few ways you can use this to your advantage. If you are carpooling to an event or party you can always say “can we take your Prius? my car doesn’t get good mileage and I feel guilty driving it.” And bam! Free ride!

Hybrid vigor #1

I heard this on NPR morning and it inspired me. In this space from time to time I hope there will be something called Hybrid Vigor, that is, unlikely but somehow complementary collaborations that speak to the power of heterogeneity. First up is what caught my attention on the radio today, two giants who’ve left us within the past 15 months: the late great Luciano Pavarotti and the one and only Godfather, James Brown. Behold.