Posts tagged with Thoughts
Technological Optimization
I think of myself as a technologist, someone who sees of technology as a positive force on society, the continuous endeavors that strive to move us towards better futures. It accomplishes that goal by enabling more possibility with greater efficiency…
This Metaverse Thing
A number of years ago, I knew this guy who ran a business rendering custom characters in real life, building molds of World of Warcraft character avatars[1] out of a factory in Asia to sell to players who wanted…
Craftsmanship in Management
Software engineers will sometimes talk about the craft of software development. The term invokes a sense of art and skill cultivated over years of experience and tribulations, and certainly sounds cooler than framing the act of building software as continuous…
A Mystery Retrospective
When the COVID shutdowns began and my kids were forced to learn from home, I noticed that they were enamored with this app that taught them STEM concepts. Specifically, the app featured a bunch of videos and activities focused on…
Being Optimistic
What does it mean to be optimistic? My definition is the choice to focus on the positive aspects of a situation, both in-the-moment and the potential outcomes, without ignoring problematic areas. The latter can lead to a phenomenon…
The COVID Accelerant?
As I'm writing this, the US has vaccinated around 40% of our overall population, and the Bay Area is doing even better at with many counties at 50% or more. With the beginning of summer here, most activities—…
