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Archives for 2019
Comparing Offensive Security Tooling and Gun Control
A debate recently flared up on Twitter around creating and sharing high-quality…
General Absurdism, and How It Applies in Everyday Life
I think Absurdism, coined by Albert Camus, is one of our most powerful and practical…
American Tech Workers Need to Choose Between Helping Our Military vs. Enabling China’s Dystopia
I’ve been watching a slow-motion trainwreck within the young tech community.…
The Wonderful Ads of WIRED
I’ve been a reader of WIRED for a decent while, and my current subscription…
The Wonder of Entropy
I find entropy fascinating—especially the relationship between it and information.…
My Collection of Statistics About Americans
Every month or so I am astounded by some statistic related to the American population.…
Exploring Both Sides of the Free Speech and Cancelling Debate
With all the both-sided vitriol around free speech, canceling, and de-plaforming…
The Frustrating Potential of Eric Weinstein and The Portal
I’ve been following Eric Weinstein ever since seeing him live with Sam Harris…
A Beginner’s Notes on Meditation
I’ve wanted to get into meditation since I was in my late teens, but it…
Why Some People Get Sick After (But Not From) the Flu Shot
It seems that there are two thinking camps when it comes to the flu shot: either…
So You Want to Start a Blog…
I am often asked the best way to start a blog. My answer hasn’t varied much…
How Many Major Companies Have Lost Their Leadership Position Due to a Breach?
I was just thinking about the biggest breaches we’ve had in history, from…
We’re Seeking Approval From Too Many People
The United States is less happy and more depressed than it’s been in a long…
Corporate Incentives Are Diverging From Employee and National Incentives
The 1950s were not as perfect as people with red hats like to think they were,…
Job Losses from Automation Are Being Actively Engineered and Funded
Many people seem to believe that there’s some sort of gentle pressure towards…
Finding the Knobs Within Stochastic Determinism
Normally when I write I have a specific thought and I try to lay it out in a structured…
How to Become a Slack Ninja
You ever been talking to someone on Slack and they send you something formatted…
Rethinking How I Use Twitter Lists
Twitter just released a new feature in their mobile app that lets you swipe back…
My 3 Favorite Security Podcasts, And How They’re Different From Each Other
What I like so much about the podcast world is how two shows can cover mostly…
Reaction Videos Show the Best of Humanity
I honestly think Reaction Videos are one of the most beautifully human things…
The Most Important Productivity Lesson I Ever Learned
Back in 2003, right after university, I read a book that completely upleveled…
My Current Verdict on Nootropics
I’ve always been into vitamins. If I heard that it could make me stronger…
The Difference Between Studio Headphones and Regular Headphones
After too many decades on this planet, I now understand the benefit of studio…
The Philosophy Behind My New Product Discovery Idea
I am currently experimenting with an idea for the show that I’m calling…