Links for Monday June 2^nd, 2008

• A Tribute to Jim Gray: Sometimes Nice Guys Do Finish First - Bits - Technology - New York Times Blog: I wasn't familiar with Jim Grey's work until he got lost at sea a few years ago, but it seems like he was pretty alright.

• Michael Crichton's 1993 prediction of mass-media extinction now looks on target. - By Jack Shafer - Slate Magazine: I've been complaining about the mainstream media for awhile now, but not as long as Michael Crichton has, apparently.

• GooTube - Forbes.com: I think YouTube is a fantastic site, and it could do a lot to break down the mainstream media. I'm not sure why everyone is so focused on how much money it's making - I think it's enough right now just to make it grow.