I am posting to make a brief return from my hiatus. The reasons for my recent dry-spell have been many-fold. In addition to scholarly deadlines and much-appreciated vacation, I had my DVR die, which had some back episodes of Mythbusters I had been meaning to get to. Not to mention the fact that I’ve been […]
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Makers and the Internet
August 17th, 2011
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It seems like a no-brainer that the internet has been a blessing to makers all over the world. And I won’t begin to argue that the maker/hacker community is better off without it. But I will say that for me, the internet has a very real drawback. And if the internet has taught me anything, […]
For the Fourth
July 7th, 2011
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I was in my apartment for the 4th of July fireworks this year, but fortunately a local television station simulcasts the fireworks on T.V., so I can watch them from home. It was a very elaborate show, and they actually have music to which the fireworks are synchronized. I was very excited when I noticed […]
“Informed” Consent
September 19th, 2010
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The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. Winston Churchill I really try not to be a cynical person, but I’m afraid it’s in my nature. I’ve either come by it genetically, or I’ve cultured a cynic’s attitude over the years. I think, if channeled in a healthy manner, cynicism manifests itself […]
