On Blogging:  Diversity of Ideas vs. Focus

On Blogging: Diversity of Ideas vs. Focus

The case for diversity in the workforce is quite overwhelming, but how about the case for diversity of ideas within an individual blog? For example, consider my blog, which currently has 54 Topic Categories. I have Categories ranging from AI Ethics, Healthcare Ethics,...
How Does The Earth See You?

How Does The Earth See You?

I heard an interesting question raised by the Irish poet and philosopher John O’Donohue: How does the Earth see you? You see, we (humans) spend all of our time asking questions about the various ways in which the planet can provide for us. It’s all about how we...

The “Winner-Take-All” Mentality of Twitter

Consider this quote (italics mine) by the writer Roy Peter Clark: In a debate, one side listens only to find a counterargument. In a conversation, there is give and take. A debate ends with a winner and a loser. A conversation can conclude with both sides learning,...