David Byrne was once trapped beside me on a plane for over five hours, an ordeal he has probably blocked out of his mind if it ever registered at all. For me, it was a delightful and unforgettable experience. We spent the entire flight talking about the human brain and human behavior, a subject we… Continue reading

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