Things, Thoughts, and Questionable ConclusionsHamsters on a WheelHumanity is moving ever forward, propelled now at an astronomical rate by exponentially improving technology. This undeniable fact hides a…3 min read·Dec 2, 2020--2--2
Things, Thoughts, and Questionable ConclusionsInvisible 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…1 min read·Nov 20, 2020--3--3
Things, Thoughts, and Questionable ConclusionsCorporate CultureThe commercialization of ideological development is perhaps the worst thing to grow out of our current system of capitalism. Patenting and…1 min read·Nov 20, 2020----
Things, Thoughts, and Questionable ConclusionsCapitalism, 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…1 min read·Nov 18, 2020--1--1
Things, Thoughts, and Questionable ConclusionsCensoredIts been a crazy year. Amidst the diversity of opinion about the various events, I’ve been struck by the incredible impact social media…1 min read·Nov 13, 2020----
Things, Thoughts, and Questionable ConclusionsTrial by DemocracyAddressing cancel culture is difficult for the same reasons addressing fascism, communism, or anarchy is difficult: Its a power system…1 min read·Nov 9, 2020----
Things, Thoughts, and Questionable ConclusionsOpen 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…1 min read·Nov 4, 2020----
Things, Thoughts, and Questionable ConclusionsInfinite 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…1 min read·Oct 31, 2020--3--3
Things, Thoughts, and Questionable ConclusionsA 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…1 min read·Oct 29, 2020----
Things, Thoughts, and Questionable ConclusionsHacking 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…2 min read·Oct 14, 2020--1--1
