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Adventures with a “debate me bro”
Posted on March 30, 2024
If you didn’t know this about me, I grew up with a lawyer for a mother. From a very early age, I got used to listening to her argue — and many times win — some very tough arguments. As a defense lawyer in Mexico, she defended the indefensible, and she stood up to some […]
Does Everyone Need To Know Everything?
Posted on November 14, 2023
Reflecting on the impact of social media, I share personal stories that highlight the need for finding balance in our digital lives. From navigating complicated relationships to protecting my child’s privacy, it’s a compelling exploration of the challenges we face in this age of constant connectivity.
The technology you’ll use and abuse
Posted on November 7, 2018 9 Comments
Someone on the radio was saying the other day that we humans are not biologically ready for all the technology that we’ve developed in the last couple of hundred years. They said that this is especially true of technologies like the internet, where a ton of information is available at our fingertips, but our brains […]
The Things That Will Follow You Forever
Posted on March 2, 2017
Oh, the things I’ve done. I’m incredibly lucky that the internet wasn’t around when I was a teenager. Otherwise, I’m sure there would be at least one viral video of me ________ the _______ from the _________ with my __________ as everyone _________ around me. (Redacted for your own peace of mind.) Today, however, the internet […]
I Get Fan Mail Sometimes
Posted on January 21, 2017 5 Comments
It should come as no surprise to you that I get fan mail sometimes. After all, I do tend to poke bears with sticks. The bigger the bear, the longer the stick, though. Imagine my surprise the other day when I saw the following message in my inbox on Facebook: “You are truly one stupid, […]
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