Let’s imagine two hypothetical scenarios: Scenario A: In order to have 100% employment, the Government of Earth decides to put all people to work and pay them money, which they will print. The jobs don’t matter, what matters is that everyone is working and everyone is getting paid. The simplest job they can think of Continue reading

Fifteen years ago I wrote a story about all of humanity trapped in the bubble of an underground silo where all their news of the outside world was delivered through a single screen, and that screen showed them death, destruction, and all the things to fear. With this single view to go by, the inhabitants Continue reading

The biggest annual comic con is back in the city this weekend, and it’s better than ever. Shay and I went for a walk through the halls yesterday, diving into the cosplayed throngs and checking out all the incredible booths. There’s more to see than you can squeeze into a weekend. If you’re attending this Continue reading

I walked up to my wife today with tears streaming down my cheeks, trying to get the words out. She doesn’t see me like this often, so of course she was worried. “I’m okay,” I told her. Then tried to explain what was going on. I had my laptop in my hand, an email open Continue reading

If you’re looking for me at DragonCon this weekend, here are my panels and signing times. I’ll have quite a smattering of books for sale directly if you don’t have anything to bring. FRIDAY Books to Inspire: What Works Have Inspired Our Panelists1pm (Embassy Hyatt)Description: Our panelists discuss the books that have inspired them to become Continue reading