I’ve been thinking about disappointment lately. Not the dramatic kind that makes for good therapy sessions, but the slow-drip erosion of basic competence that’s become the background noise of modern life. It’s everywhere, and we’ve gotten so used to it that we’ve created a whole vocabulary around our lowered expectations. We call it “disruption” when […]
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Yes, &
The politics aside, I am afraid for my children and for the world. It doesn’t matter the reason why people choose to do what they do but the outcomes matter. The human world is fighting in the same way it always has but the toys and weapons are stronger. While social media has a strong […]
Mandatory Maker Space
I am not going to complain today or bring up anything that you or I should do. What I am going to talk about is something that I find pretty interesting. When I work on electronics, it is difficult for me to fix things because I can’t see as well as I used to, and […]
The Tail of the Diesel: Collective Tyranny
The author reflects on the confusion between rights and privileges, exemplified by a truck emitting pollution. This illustrates a broader issue where individual freedoms threaten collective well-being. The need for accountability and consequences for harmful actions is emphasized, urging society to prioritize a livable planet over selfish choices that cause environmental damage.
Not the End of the World and
I don’t know about you but, I get up every morning expecting something different to happen. I’ve joked a bit about waking up in a different timeline and thinking that I started in a different reality. Seems that sense is not so common. Now, what is starting to make sense is human history. When I […]