My NYC Mayoral Rankings, Part II: Candidates & Rankings
My mayoral rankings were both quite easy — there are two clear top choices — and very hard between those two. Thanks to ranked choice voting, though, I can give both a shot to win.
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My NYC Mayoral Rankings: Part I, Approach
I took a debate judge approach to figuring out who to vote for, and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out.
Not today!
I've been trying to write every day, but today I failed. Sort of. Here's why, maybe?
Are "ugly produce" startups good?
At first, I thought Imperfect Foods was a perfect fit for my lifestyle, wallet, and morals. Then I remembered they're a VC-funded startup.
Inequality is the abberation
Deep history offers a tantalizing mission for technologists brave enough to adopt it: rebuild the egalitarian, cooperative communities that were our species' norm until very recently.
The kids are alright
I just judged an NYC middle school debate tournament and...wow. The kids really are alright.
What if it's just taxes?
Ok, here's a much simpler take on the 'Great Online Game': it's all just advanced tax avoidance.
If the internet is a 'Great Online Game,' capitalism is the religion it pays tribute to
I think I finally understand crypto (and a few other things), and it's not...great.
Defend Democracy Now
My letter to @SenSchumer today. Send one to your Senator now.
It's the business model
The problems with research and publishing can't be solved if the business model doesn't change. It's unfortunate to see lots of otherwise good work ignore this fundamental issue.