“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.
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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.”
Review: Millennials in the Workforce – A Generation of Weakness
Simon Sinek explains how Millennials got this way, and proposes a course of action to fix it. Unfortunately, Sinek fails to follow his own advice, and gives the wrong conclusion.
Hard Truths Not Taught In Schools
Quora question: What are some hard truths teachers never tell students about after school life?
Examples in Metacommunication: Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau’s recent grilling in the Canadian Parliament provides a brilliant example of metacommunication