As They Did Think“The ability and willingness to discern fact from fiction.” —Reddit user brookish, responding to the question, “what is slowly phasing out…Jan 22, 2023Jan 22, 2023
The Best Habit is Being Adaptive“We’re all living in a prequel.” —Tony GilroyAug 28, 2022Aug 28, 2022
Why Your Library Should Be All-In with Controlled Digital Lending“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” —John 8:32Jan 25, 2022Jan 25, 2022
Why Sci-Hub Belongs on Your Library’s “Databases A-Z” List“He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster.” —Friedrich NietzscheJul 27, 2021Jul 27, 2021
Disturbing Trends in Automation: Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back?“Do you think God stays in Heaven because he too lives in fear of what he’s created?” —Spy Kids 2Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021
The Discovery Dark Ages: How Filter Bubbles, Dark Patterns, and Algorithms Propagating Bias Impede…§ Sherpas and ChimpanzeesSep 13, 2019Sep 13, 2019
The Pitfalls and Politics of Collaborative Web Development“If you’re not willing to make decisions without consensus, overt approval from all stakeholders, and a clear and obvious ‘winning’ option…Apr 1, 2019Apr 1, 2019
Discovery’s End“According to Darwin, evolution has no plan or purpose. Primary differences between organisms are accidental, and those who happen to be…Oct 25, 2018Oct 25, 2018
The Privacy Conundrum“Your right to swing your arm leaves off where my right not to have my nose struck begins.” — John FinchMay 30, 2018May 30, 2018