You, Me, and Our MicrobiomeYou may have heard about the microbiome, that collection of microorganisms that fill the world around, and in, us. You may have had some…7h ago7h ago
You Can’t Spell Fair Pay Without AIEverything’s about AI these days. Everything is going to be about AI for a while. Everyone’s talking about it, and most of them know more…Dec 2Dec 2
Stick to the ScienceA year ago I wrote about disturbing news from the Pew Research Center that trust in science, and in scientists, had fallen since the…Nov 251Nov 251
Listening to Podcasts Is So Gen XThere are a lot of people, myself included, who think Kamala Harris may have lost the election by not going on the Joe Rogan Experience. He…Nov 18Nov 18
America the SchizophrenicI must admit, last week’s election took me by surprise. I knew all the polls predicted a close race, but I kept telling myself that the…Nov 12Nov 12
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…Nov 4Nov 4
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