Inventors (and Innovators) WantedI thought about writing about tomorrow’s election, but I’m too anxious — and a little terrified — about it, so I’ll take a pass. I was…2d ago2d ago
All This and Podcasts Too!If you have enjoyed my writing, or even if you haven’t, you might also be interested in a couple of podcasts that I’ve been on lately:Oct 30Oct 30
Engineers: Heal Thyselves (and Healthcare)The article I can’t get out of my head is one by Greg Ip in The Wall Street Journal: Crises at Boeing and Intel Area National Emergency.Oct 28Oct 28
Health Care’s Endless LoopsLast week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final “click-to-cancel” rule, making it easier for consumers to cancel various…Oct 21Oct 21
Make Mine MöbiusAs both a long-ago math major and someone with an overdeveloped sense of whimsey, I’ve long been fascinated by Möbius strips. You know…Oct 14Oct 14
You’re Not Going to Automate MY JobLast week U.S. dockworkers struck, for the first time in decades. Their union, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILW), was…Oct 7Oct 7
Someone (Else) Should Regulate AIThere’s some good news/bad news about AI regulation. The good news is that this past weekend California Governor Gavin Newsome vetoed the…Sep 30Sep 30
Red Alert About Red ButtonsIn a week where, say, the iconic brand Tupperware declared bankruptcy and University of Michigan researchers unveiled a squid-inspired…Sep 23Sep 23
Oh, Give Me a Home…Please!It’s way too expensive. There’s often not enough of it where/when needed. Too much of it is of substandard quality. It remains rooted in…Sep 16Sep 16
We Should Learn to Have More Fun (or Vice-Versa)For several years now, my North Star for thinking about innovation has been Steven Johnson’s great quote (in his delightful Wonderland: How…Sep 9Sep 9
