PinnedA Utilitarian Approach to LockdownsIn this essay I employ a utilitarian framework that assumes fungibility of human life time to assess the effectiveness of Covid lockdowns…Oct 4, 2020Oct 4, 2020
Meritocracy v. HypocrisyI work for Boeing on NASA’s Artemis Program and we recently had Victor Glover come and speak at our site where we build the core stage of…Jul 20Jul 20
Transplanted to TurkeyAs my hairline receded past the point of denial and other medical treatments failed me I decided to get a hair transplant. The most common…Mar 3Mar 3
Postponing Procreation, Perhaps IndefinitelyLike your typical millennial I was discussing the pros and cons of having kids with my friends. The very idea of discussing the pros and…Jan 21Jan 21
The Freedom to ChooseWell it had happened again. The little blue cross had appeared. This cross signaled not salvation but possible damnation. The potential to…Oct 15, 2023Oct 15, 2023
Three Socially Reprehensible Ways to Acquire an Edge on the ACTWhat follows are my musings on three subjects: standardized test prep courses, extended time allotments for tests, and stimulant usage…Oct 14, 2023Oct 14, 2023
Preserving Truth: The Vital Role of Brutal Historical FootageI was watching the show the Leftover’s and there is a scene where a cult member is stoned to death. It was brutal and I’m someone who is…Aug 13, 2023Aug 13, 2023
The Calculated Gamble: When Does It Make Sense to Buy a Lottery Ticket?As we are in the midst of lottery fever again and I would like to capitalize on the free hype I have chosen to finally write this post.Jul 17, 2023Jul 17, 2023
Use Narratives to Convince Others but only to Amuse YourselfLast night I received the news that my grandfather had died. He was my last living grandparent and the second to die in as many months…Jul 5, 2023Jul 5, 2023
Democracy in Practice is Irrational. People Vote for Symbolic not Practical Reasons.When I speak to my more idealistically minded friends they tell me that they vote for policies not because those policies will benefit them…Apr 17, 2023Apr 17, 2023
