Superstorm Sandy

A live wind map showing Superstorm Sandy over New York City.

Money is debt

97% Owned is a two hour, UK-focused video on money and monetary reform. It was made by Queue Politely and includes contributions from, amongst others, Positive Money, New Economics Foundation, Money Reform Party, Bank to the Future and Ann Pettifor.

The video is strongest when it describes the mechanics of the existing monetary system and the problems associated with the existing system. Perhaps inevitably, it is not as strong when it attempts to define solutions and, in some places, it is overtly party political.  Nevertheless, it is essential viewing for anyone with any interest in economics or 21st century politics.  If it doesn't make you mad you're not paying attention.

Flight patterns and Johnny Cash

Aaron Koblin (and here) uses large and complex sets of data to create great visualisations. His work includes visual representations of flight patterns in the US, communications between New York and other cities, and SMS messages in Amsterdam.

Aaron has also helped to create a number of innovative and data-based music videos including House of Cards (for Radiohead), The Wilderness Downtown (for Arcade Fire), and The Johnny Cash Project. In the latter two projects, he collaborated with Chris Milk.

Watch Aaron talk about his work in a TED talk below.

Crises of capitalism

A visual presentation from The RSA of some of the reasons for the current economic crisis. The animation is by Cognitive Media.