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I have this sense that older techies are frustrated with what the Internet has become and younger folks just shrug their shoulders and say “meh”. This is a case where always having the Internet is a liability. Experiencing the Internet … Continue reading →

Back in MN for a lunch meeting with the advisory board. I had to explain that YouTube would no longer allow me to collect ad revenue because I did not have enough subscribers. They suggested I try being less boring.

Vox interview of Left Behind: Decline and Rage in Rural America author. This sounds like an interesting read and similar to Hillbilly Elegy. Even understanding this perspective does not change my perspective.This is my youth without the anger. Perhaps that comes … Continue reading →

Minnesota proposes that academic balance requires avoidance of political views   “The measure would require public and charter schools to pass an “academic balance” policy prohibiting school employees from having students “express specified social or political viewpoints” for academic credit … Continue reading →

I have probably mentioned before that things cost a lot in Kauai. I had pretty much assumed that this was the way it was going to be with the exception of COSTCO – a foot long hot dog on a … Continue reading →

There would probably come a time if I spent enough months in Kauai that I cease to be fascinated by the physical beauty I can see and photograph just walking around. Here are a couple of examples from today’s trek … Continue reading →

Much of my time is spent exploring the intersection of education, technology, and society. Trying to explain how academics do such things is probably not that interesting to most. However, the consequences of this intersection should be. Here is an … Continue reading →

What is the protocol for interacting with Facebook posts? I don’t think such a thing exists, but some seem to think so and interpret what happens in response to their posts according to their stated or unstated assumptions.   The … Continue reading →

I am not a political scientist, but I do appreciate their collection of data. With all of the weird claims being made by politicians, I look for data and ignore pronouncements to understand what I observe. This Mother Jones article … Continue reading →

I need someone to blame. I want to talk about important political policy issues and there is so much attention being paid to personalities and appropriate behavior. Since the Republicans are in power and Pres. Trump does so many inappropriate … Continue reading →