Hamsters on a WheelHumanity is moving ever forward, propelled now at an astronomical rate by exponentially improving technology. This undeniable fact hides a…Dec 2, 20202Dec 2, 20202
Invisible ProblemsIt has come to my attention that user interfaces and workflows can be sexist. At least, such was suggested to me and I found the…Nov 20, 20203Nov 20, 20203
Corporate CultureThe commercialization of ideological development is perhaps the worst thing to grow out of our current system of capitalism. Patenting and…Nov 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020
Capitalism, Court Systems, and CreativityWho owns the C major chord? What about the pitch of 440 Hz? Perhaps you can’t own such fundamental properties of the way our universe…Nov 18, 20201Nov 18, 20201
CensoredIts been a crazy year. Amidst the diversity of opinion about the various events, I’ve been struck by the incredible impact social media…Nov 13, 2020Nov 13, 2020
Trial by DemocracyAddressing cancel culture is difficult for the same reasons addressing fascism, communism, or anarchy is difficult: Its a power system…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
Open Source: Dependable?Open source is a beautiful thing. It is development, not merely by democracy, but by a grassroots “do it yourself” attitude. An open…Nov 4, 2020Nov 4, 2020
Infinite Growth, Limited ResourcesMy life is disconnected. I stand oblivious to the efforts and resources required to furnish my lifestyle and I have no idea how the…Oct 31, 20203Oct 31, 20203
A Step Behind“Who has the bigger brains in the animal world, the predators, or the prey?” Dr. Seth Nielson asked in a lecture. “Its just not true that…Oct 29, 2020Oct 29, 2020
Hacking DemocracyOur society is been altered in a subtle yet fundamental way with the advent of social media, and we aren’t taking it seriously enough…Oct 14, 20201Oct 14, 20201
