ADHD, Organizing, and the Tensions of the Hunter’s MindHunter’s Mind allows a glimpse at the underlying systems reinforcing domination, and the ley lines along which alternatives might be built…May 2, 2021May 2, 2021
The Cynical Machinations of the Gates the GatekeeperEven as he lays out the “solutions we have and the breakthroughs we need”, Gates’s cynicism prevents him from actually believing any of it.Apr 25, 2021Apr 25, 2021
Herd Immunity Against Climate ChangeHowever we orient ourselves toward social and economic justice, we must also make space for the unwilling and the unable…Mar 25, 2021Mar 25, 2021
Education for SustainabilityA question I’ve always disliked when meeting people in professional or even casual spaces is: “What do you do?” Because where should I…Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
Free Speech, Cancel Culture, and the Miseducation of Cousin MilesAs a person who prides himself on being critical — perhaps even to an excessive degree — I definitely support dissent and debate. But I…Jul 14, 2020Jul 14, 2020
Who Should Have a Seat at the Education Policy Table?(This was originally an email which I sent to Civic Ventures, a political advocacy group (think tank?) based in Seattle, which also…Aug 10, 2019Aug 10, 2019
To All The Never BooksI have been working on my novel, UNTIL THE MONSTERS COME, on and off for 13 — thirteen! — years. Sometimes I mourn the fact that after all…May 9, 2019May 9, 2019
The Sacrifice of Ralph Northam on the Altar of Democratic SanctimonyDemocrats are symbolic politicians, concerned more with the image of doing the right thing, than actually doing it.Feb 10, 20191Feb 10, 20191
Black PrivilegeThe success or wealth of some black people do not negate the effects of institutional/systemic racism on the rest of us.Jun 3, 2018Jun 3, 2018
The God That Google MadeI thought about the implications of this AI Overseer guiding thoughts, emotions, opinions, consumer habits, politics…It sounded like a god.May 19, 2018May 19, 2018