Britons: living, moving about and talking

By thescian on August 3, 2008.

Go here for some stunning time-lapse video of Britons living, moving about and talking - seen through the world of satellite and communication imagery.

Nifty new modes of perception. If some day, things beyond biology come alive, this is how they may be perceived?

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