The Schrodinger Moments in Your Life
My brother-in-law is what you’d call “salt of the Earth.” He grew up on a farm. He tinkered with engines […]
Social Discourse
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Politics, Social Discourse, society
How One Death Can Change History
Written in 2016, UPDATEDGiven the topic of how a singular death can change history, people usually jump to Archduke Franz
critical thinking, education, Social Discourse, society, technology
The Hubris of the Echo Chamber
Like many, I was not only surprised, but shocked by the recent US elections. Michael Moore warned us back in
critical thinking, education, Politics, Social Discourse, society
Shouldn’t Laws Expire?
Here’s a question for you. Shouldn’t laws expire? Potato chips expire. Hell, even honey has expiration dates (honey doesn’t go
critical thinking, Social Discourse, society, technology
Does automation liberate or enslave society?
A few things in the news lately have got me thinking about the first books I read by Isaac Asimov
Books, Creativity, critical thinking, writer's life, Writing
What Can Scalzi’s First Novel Teach New Authors?
Whether you love him or hate him, John Scalzi is incredibly influential and is probably the highest-paid science fiction writer
Creativity, critical thinking, writer's life, Writing
Reflections on Creativity (Why I write the stories I write)
Even though I’m not as yet a published author, as an amateur writer I certainly have my opinions about writing
consumers, critical thinking, economics, education, Journalism, Social Discourse, society, technology, writer's life
What follows Capitalism?
Jeremy Rifkin, in his book Age of Access, posits the idea that the commercialization of cultural experiences is the final
critical thinking, economics, Politics, Social Discourse, society, technology
From the Information Age to the Manipulation Age in Three Easy Steps
The information age was supposed to be the great liberator, making the concept of workplace and even nationality moot. Of
Books, Creativity, society, teaching
Thoughts on Alfred Beach
Alfred Beach is an odd source to inspire a song. Klaatu was always an obscure at best Canadian band. Their