I thought that people were on the same page as me. But, that was early in my career. Now I realize that people with whom I’ve worked: have their own interests are not necessarily interested…
Posts TaggedPolitics
Understanding Polarization
The OED defines polarization as “division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.” In physics, it can mean “the action of restricting the vibrations of a transverse wave, especially light, wholly…
The role of the humanities, design, and aesthetics in our energy future
The words humanities, design, and aesthetics are not words that I would normally think to use with the word energy. However, they are used together in this article in MIT News: “Energy transition through aesthetics…
Gerrymandering is driven by both technology and politics
The background: About as many Democrats live in Wisconsin as Republicans do. But you wouldn’t know it from the Wisconsin State Assembly, where Republicans hold 65 percent of the seats, a bigger majority than Republican…
The efforts tech companies are making to mitigate climate change
Whether it’s an interactive board in a classroom full of kids or a rocket about to be launched into space, nothing is untouched by technology. On one hand it’s achieving wonders to make our lives…