Scribble
The Strange Comfort of Typing Over Writing
Somewhere along the way, typing became the default, and my handwriting started feeling like a backup skill I haven’t practiced in years.
Aviation
How Aviation Embodies the Spirit of Continuous Exploration
There is something timeless and universal about humanity’s fascination with flight. From the moment people could look up and see birds soaring above them, the desire to join them became more than a fantasy—it became a calling. Flight has always symbolized freedom, ingenuity, and a kind of sublime
Work
What Game Designers Know that Corporate Leaders Forget
What if work felt more like a well-designed game? Lessons from game design that could transform how we lead, train, and manage.
Technology
Why Do We Stick to QWERTY Keyboards?
The QWERTY keyboard layout has been the standard for over a century, despite the existence of alternative designs that claim to be faster, more ergonomic, and more efficient. From mechanical typewriters to modern touchscreen devices, QWERTY remains the default input method for billions of people worldwide. But why? Many assume
History
Lost Technologies of the Ancient World
Throughout history, civilizations have demonstrated astonishing technological achievements, some of which remain unexplained to this day. From precision-cut stone structures to advanced metallurgy, ancient peoples developed techniques that modern science struggles to fully replicate. These so-called "lost technologies" continue to intrigue researchers, sparking debate over how they were
Technology
Playing with Local AI Image Generation
Isn't he cute?! This little guy was generated by Fooocus, which feels like a perfectly blended mashup of Stable Diffusion and Midjourney. For those that haven't heard of any of these, they are all AI image generation tools that allow you to create images from text.
Technology
ChatGPT is Bad at Math
Like most people on the planet, I've been using ChatGPT lately. It has been really neat to learn how this technology works and how to interact with it for best results. I've also been taking a mathematics class at the local college and I thought I
Truth
The Eroding Foundation of Truth in America
Truth, a necessary building block in any society, is eroding and splintering in the United States of America. Truth is a fundamental expectation within a society. If that society cannot determine and agree on what is true, economic and cultural progress will be difficult if not elusive. Philosophers have debated
Internet
The Misinformation Superhighway
In the 1990s the internet was regularly called the Information Superhighway, most notably by former Vice-President Al Gore. The internet was being discussed as a way to connect millions of people to others and anything they could imagine: shopping, encyclopedias, massive piles of data, even their friends and loved ones.