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The Reality Distortion Field Is Real
TimeZone writes "Apparently, even subliminal exposure to the Apple logo can make you 'think different.' Researchers at Duke University subjected participants to subliminal images of the iconic Apple and IBM logos (during what subjects thought was a visual acuity test), and those who were shown the Apple logo generated more creative ideas after the test than did those who were shown the IBM logo. In a second test, subjects exposed to the Disney logo acted more honestly than those who saw an E! Channel logo." Here's a preprint of the paper (PDF) due for publication in the Journal of Consumer Research.
No man, they need all that white plastic covered processing power to use a full screen text editor.
How we know is more important than what we know.
Hey, keep it down, I'm working on my novel. The Mac *just works* and I can do complicated things like check email, read news, and write stuff without having to learn 7 zillion commands! It's so easy!
If you'll excuse me, I have to run to the coffeeshop and kick Mac-using hipsters until they run away in that funny stride that comes when men wear women's jeans.
Klingon programs don't timeshare, they battle for supremacy.
Staring at Microsoft logo will create an irresistible urge to throw a chair at it.
Screaming "DEVELOPERS!" is known to occasionally happen too!
...followed by the test subject trying to throw their chair.
Your hair look like poop, Bob! - Wanker.