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Ship to Shore and Back Again

Ship to Shore and Back Again

Three Alaska ports, one big excursion, and a few lucky detours. How I planned my shore days on a cruise, plus tips for yours.
October 14, 2026 6 min read
Critical Culture
A look at Project2029.me

A look at Project2029.me

The concept of responding to the implementation of Project 2025 with Project 2029 is wildly popular. From social media to local organizing, people understand we need a comprehensive response. Project2029.me is a grassroots, citizen-led effort to reclaim our democracy. They are not affiliated with or supported by any
February 10, 2026 20 min read
AI
AI 2026: Where We Are, Where We Are Heading

AI 2026: Where We Are, Where We Are Heading

Here is what we’ve got in store. Three Big Things from 2025 * Agents * MCP * Reasoning Models Current State of Play * Alphabet * Anthropic * Grok * OpenAI What’s Next * Interoperability * Personal Assistants * Devices Past: Three Big Things from 2025 Last year brought us some good and bad news in the AI
February 5, 2026 8 min read
Critical Culture
Marijuana: The Reality of the Risks and Rewards

Marijuana: The Reality of the Risks and Rewards

The only way to minimize risks and maximize rewards of marijuana and other controlled substances is research and regulation. The best time to do that is as soon as possible.
December 17, 2025 6 min read
Critical Culture
Project 2029 Begins by Pushing Hard Left in 2026

Project 2029 Begins by Pushing Hard Left in 2026

Another episode in the series on Project 2029. This one about the prequel in which we can set the table by electing officials that will push hard left in 2026.
December 3, 2025 4 min read
Critical Culture
Kickstarting Project 2029 and a Bold Declaration of Interdependence

Kickstarting Project 2029 and a Bold Declaration of Interdependence

Today, we are kicking off a series about Project 2029 and having a short discussion about a companion to the Declaration of Independence.
November 17, 2025 4 min read
cooperation
From Confucius to Computers: The Logic of Cooperation

From Confucius to Computers: The Logic of Cooperation

What does an ancient Chinese philosopher have in common with a modern computer simulation? And what do they both have to do with the core commandments of the world’s great religions?
November 16, 2025 4 min read
Critical Culture
The Skills You Need for the Future of Work

The Skills You Need for the Future of Work

Today, I’m here to speak to the 70% of people who don’t feel prepared for the future of work. This will leave you feeling more confident about your future employment.
November 15, 2025 9 min read
Critical Culture
The Spiritual War in American Politics: Faith, Hypocrisy, and Leading with Love

The Spiritual War in American Politics: Faith, Hypocrisy, and Leading with Love

The world needs positive spiritual messages right now. Whatever your faith or moral philosophy, do not shy away from being a visible example of love for one another in both word and action.
November 2, 2025 3 min read
Critical Culture
The GOP Is Hitting The Working Class Hard Right Now

The GOP Is Hitting The Working Class Hard Right Now

The GOP's shutdown and budget plan is about to hit working families. Here's the truth about what's happening and what we must do.
October 31, 2025 1 min read
Critical Culture
Medicaid in the Crosshairs

Medicaid in the Crosshairs

The GOP is talking about our debt and deficit while taking a chainsaw to the federal budget to find a way to pay for tax cuts. Medicaid is large and largely misunderstood putting it in the line of fire.
May 8, 2025 4 min read
Critical Culture
The International AI Arms Race: The Winning Strategy

The International AI Arms Race: The Winning Strategy

Not data, nor compute nor algorithms will win the International AI Arms Race. The Digital Homestead Act is winning strategy to leverage AI to win the future in the US.
February 8, 2025 4 min read
Critical Culture
AI 2025 - The Year of the Agent

AI 2025 - The Year of the Agent

The path to AGI, diversity of subsystems, and complexity of coordination.
December 23, 2024 4 min read
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