The Future Will be Decentralized
More and more, I’m beginning to think that our success as a nation - and as a species on this planet - depends on us looking back to our ancestors…
My Favorite Tech Things for 2008
I realized yesterday that it’s been awhile since I’ve written about some of my currently-favorite technology tools, so here are a few, in no particular order. Hopefully you’ll find at…
The Pragmatic President
You may have sworn off politics for awhile after the extremely long election cycle that just ended, and I wouldn’t blame you if you did. If you do have any…
What To Do About Detroit?
Update on Nov 18 @ 9:30am: Jonathan Cohn at The New Republic makes a good case for an auto bailout with conditions. Without one, Chapter 7 (liquidation) might be Detroit’s…
Feeding the Monster (or, The End)
The more time passes, and the more that I learn about America's crumbling financial system, the more I think maybe we should just let it all burn. You know, start over from scratch.
The Electronic Wasteland
Last night’s 60 Minutes featured an important story about a town in China that has become a dumping ground for “recycled” electronics. Their reporters did some great undercover work, and managed to get physically assaulted in the process. You can view the segment below, or on CBS’s website.
Innovating Football With the A-11 Offense
I don’t watch much football at any level (NFL, college, high school) these days, but I heard a story on Saturday’s Weekend America program that I thought was interesting, more from an innovation point of view than anything.
Yes We Can.
As I sit here watching the amazing scene taking place in Grant Park, Chicago, I can’t help but feel moved. This is a historic day for America, whatever your political…
Brilliant: Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
I don’t know if me being excited about this Amazon announcement is more a statement of me as a person, or this crazy world we live in, and I don’t…
Catching Up
Despite my infrequent blogging lately, I want to assure you that I’m alive and well. I’ve got some ideas brewing, but am lacking the motivation to put them down into properly formed words and sentences. I have no doubt that I’ll get my mojo back soon, so please bear with me in the mean time.