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.
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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.
Covid and the conspiracy conspiracy
Did science communicators learn nothing from the CDC's early mask mess-up? By refusing to even acknowledge good-faith questions about the virus's origin, we risk repeating the mistake and driving skeptics further to the fringes.
Minding the gap
New-York's forgotten hyphen obscures a shameful legacy and serves as a timely reminder of the power of erasure.
Bread, beer, and the state
Important bread vs. beer update! It might matter quite a bit if alcohol came first. Seriously.