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Resellers Are Not the Problem

Whether it’s event tickets, collectibles, or some other hot item, resellers often acquire a significant portion of the supply. This leaves genuine customers unable to purchase the things they actually want at face value. People who are rightfully upset at this situation typically villainize the resellers, and propose solutions targeting them directly. However unpopular it is to say so, the…

K-pop Photo Cards

An examination of how K-pop fans express their fandom and come together as a community thanks to photo cards.

The Rhetoric That Derails Good Faith Public Policy Discussions

Even well meaning people acting in good faith often fall into rhetorical traps when discussing public policy. By recognizing and pointing them out, we can more easily achieve consensus and remove roadblocks to improving society somewhat.

SkyBox NBA

An examination of the life of a child, and the history of basketball, in the early ’90s through the lens of SkyBox NBA basketball cards.

Tally-Ho

An exploration of the history, design, and my deep personal connection to Andrew Dougherty’s Tally-Ho playing cards.

Introduction

Card Conscious is a video series exploring every kind of card, the stories they have to tell, and the connections they form between people. I am making this video series because it is exactly the kind of media I wish to see more of.

Renting is Fundamentally Unjust

Landlords are intermediaries who provide little value beyond bearing risk. Our current system allows them to inflate their wealth by extracting from tenants and accumulating assets. This is fundamentally unfair, and is one of the roots of wealth inequality.

Preservation Can Not Be Solved by Technology

Many people are rightfully concerned with preservation of art and knowledge. All too often their efforts are spent defending against entropy, when the greatest threat is indifference.

Twenty Years of GeekNights

Reflections on half a life spent podcasting.

Never Forget Who the Real Anti-Semites Are

Islamophobes and Zionists are levying far too many accusations of anti-Semitism at the left while not paying nearly enough attention to avowed white supremacists.

Exclusive Licensing Deals Should Be Illegal

Prohibiting exclusivity terms in licensing deals would have very positive consequences.

Delete the Comments Section

It’s taken for granted that everything published on the web will include a comments section. I believe this to have been a huge mistake.

The Impact of Typing and Reading Proficiency on Digital Communication

How much of an impact does typing and reading proficiency have on people’s ability to communicate effectively in real-time text chat?

Republicans Want Us to Die

The primary mission of every federal agency is to protect the lives of US citizens. Republicans seek to dispose of these institutions because they wish us death.

Everything About the United States TikTok Ban

With the potential to reshape the digital realm for years to come, it seems prudent to examine the TikTok ban from every conceivable angle.

The Right Medium for the Message

The dominance of video on the web has spread great joy, but at no small cost.