History suggests AI will just mean more work for all of us, not less
I don’t have to link to a bunch of academic studies, reports, old newspapers, or any kind of hot take story to claim the following … Read More
Why you should always buy a book from the author, not Amazon or another reseller
The economics of writing the book were not surprising to me. This is not some new fee structure. It’s not new to Amazon, either. It’s probably been this way since the advent of the bookstore.
A reminder that websites are fleeting and everything dies
My hometown newspaper, The Salem Leader, ceased publishing a print newspaper sometime in 2024. They switched to posting everything on their website, which was being … Read More
Tech Monoculture
The Dust Bowl was caused by economics, not, you know, dirt. That came later. Starting in the early 1900s and into the height of the … Read More
Lived experiences
In retrospect, it seems obvious why grandma was a bit of a hoarder, never throwing away the wrapping paper and saving every Cool Whip tub … Read More