A Quora question that seems to reflect some current trends, bred into children in schools nowadays.
The Name Game and Spam Connections: The “Jaweed Scenario”
I have an unusual name. I like my name, but I admit that it’s unusual. I often get people that I don’t know me try to fudge by using my middle name – and often get it wrong. While my middle name is Michel, I can understand why people (non-francophones, obviously) will call it “Michael.” But I don’t go by my middle …
Is Disney’s “Song of the South” Really A Problem?
Disney will not release Song of the South on Disney+, no matter what. This is a shame.
Not Always What It Seems – A Vignette in Patience
“Oh god, it’s going to be one of those flights!”
Moment of Zen: Sounds from a Small Town Barbershop
Moment of Zen: Small Town Barbershop.
Leveling Up
As I mentioned in my Storage Short Take #20, I have decided to leave Cisco. December 2, 2019, was my last day, and while it seems many people can change positions as often as they change their bedsheets, I’m not one of those people who can simply leave without reflecting upon the experience. Of course, when I reflect, I must …
“Soft” Skills
Why “soft skills” are a lot harder than “hard skills.”
Harmful Beliefs
A Quora answer worth repeating here.
Your Post Has Been Deleted By Quora Moderation
Quora has decided to delete one of my answers, but even they don’t know why.
Lying without Lying: Cocoatech, Pathfinder, and the Casual Redefinition of Privacy
Beware the “we will safeguard your privacy” when the company doesn’t actually see they’re doing anything wrong.
Why do people brag about being bipolar like its something to be proud of?
How people contort themselves into wanting to be seen as damaged goods… because it gives them immunity from criticism
Data Centers Under Water in 15 Years! EVERYBODY PANIC!! – Oh, wait…
Yet another article that threatens alarmist consequences of Global Warming with pseudo-scientific mumbo-jumbo.
Early Dystopian Writing
In 1993, I began a short story that told of a dystopian future where the world was mandated by what you could and couldn’t say, and the reality that emerged from it.
Recent Quora Answers
Some recent popular or interesting Quora answers I’ve written.
How To Achieve “Emotional Intelligence”
Some thoughts and examples of what constitutes the journey towards achieving “Emotional Intelligence.”