Trebor sent me.
I invent and design in New York City. The need to oppose the
totalitarian tendencies of triumphant capitalism and protect the
American experiment in democracy is weighing on my mind. The possibility
that similarly minded persons may be in this attractive group is my main
motive for joining and may lead me to come to Buffalo at my own expense.
Although I will turn 62 tomorrow do not look to me for maturity or
practical advice. I am extremely childish and irresponsible, execpt in
matters relating to my inventions.
Everything I do has a basis in Daoist(yin-yang)philosophy and is
inherently opposed to the unhealthy extremes of both contemporary
technological society and established religions. NewZoid False Headlines
is my only net work. But I have other things in mind and consider
software and the Internet great tools for tilting at the windmills. Give
me a programmer and a place to stand and I will move the world!
My studio is in Manhattan in the design oasis building of the great
Milton Glaser with whom I collaborate. I used to be a lawyer. Now my
main work (some call it play)is inventing deep oddities with some
patented and patent-pending products likely to begin coming out in 2004
such as the following: WishPad, a paper notepad with a unique additional
function. Each paper sheet grants wishes by chance - in the manner of
the traditional wishbone. I Ching Magnets, the first direct and
naturally yin-yang method for consulting the ancient oracle. They
replace indirect, numerical methods, such as sticks, coins and computer
programs, by making solid or broken lines immediately tangible and
visible in accordance with the system's traditional probabilities.
Metamorf Picture Puzzle system, in which as few as six flat, printed
pieces make four completely different pictures. Chessence, the world's
lightest yet most secure Chess and Checkers set - based on a new way to
use corrugated paperboard. It achieves three-dimensional play with an
unprecedented economy of material yet is guaranteed to survive an
earthquake with the pieces in their last playing position. Let the games
continue!
It will take me a week or two to review the postings of this
distinguished group from the beginning. Then I will see if I have
anything to add.
Happy New Year.
Daniel Young