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Question Time: Weavers Are Gear-Loving Geeks

As one said to me after a recent talk, "I loved it. It was so nerdy." That's me.

Nov 27 •

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What's in Your Pocket?

Plus info upcoming speaking events and some seasonal links

Nov 22 •

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The Myth of Prometheus Is Not a Cautionary Tale

The Greeks didn't think fire was a mistake. (P.S. You're also getting Frankenstein wrong.)

Nov 15 •

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The Elon Musk Story (So Far): Two-thirds epic romance, one third tragedy

I review Walter Isaacson's biography.

Nov 14 •

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Globalisation is a far, far bigger deal than you think

What an obscure factory in the English Midlands tells you about the way the world works

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A Couple of Last-Minute Talk Announcements

I'll be speaking in the L.A. area tomorrow and Friday.

Nov 10 •

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What to Read on the AIEO*

*Not a vowel exercise but the Artificial Intelligence Executive Order

Nov 9 •

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Question Time: Methane, Memes, and Measurement

Plus my ill-informed advice on traveling to somewhat dangerous places.

Nov 9 •

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Call for Questions

What do you want to know?

Nov 1

An English Major Reads the Techno-Optimist Manifesto

I've got progress on the brain.

Nov 1 •

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