I’m reviewing a LOT of talk proposals, draft papers, draft chapters, etc. I’ve noticed that people’s titles tend to rarely be plainspoken descriptions of the topic.
The Ends Dont Justify the Means
(This was originally written in response to someone pointing out all the unethical things the GOP did to gerrymander the US to the point where we are no longer a democracy.)
The Lazy Libertarian
I have no more patience for the “lazy libertarians”.
A lazy libertarian responds to everything with one of 3 messages:
Stop Problems When They Are Small
If you don’t stop problems when they’re small, you f— it up in historically catastrophic ways.
Marketing Beats Campaigning
(Originally posted on Facebook, Nov 9, 2016)
docuSign Wastin' My Time
Dear docuSign,
Let me explain to you how you wasted an hour of my time today.
Hell Is Server Hardware Firmware Upgrades
So, I met with a major hardware vendor today to talk about firmware update processes. They have a few different products for managing firmware. The “best in class” that they offer is… a reminder of why enterprise IT is so f—ed up.
Congress, PDFs, and CSVs
The Sunlight Foundation spent years meeting with congresspeople trying to convince them to pass laws to get various government data (fundraising domains, government contracts and spending, etc.) published electronically.
How the Internet Ends
Worst Cut and Paste Error Ever
The worst cut-and-paste error I ever made.
Response to: Our Security Auditor Is an Idiot
Some thoughts on the SO question about the idiot security consultant that demanded a list of everyone’s plaintext password plus some rather impossible things.
Expensify.com: How I Hate Thee
Let Me Answer That Tired Old Driverless Car Question
You: Driveless cars? Oh no! What if the car is in a situation where the only way to avoid running down a baby is to crash into 4 other people? What will it do?
30 Years Ago I Became an Activist
(Originally posted to Facebook on October 11, 2017)
Today is the 30th anniversary of the day I became an activist. Today in 1987 I went to the 2nd March On Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights. I drove down with four other students crammed in Joellen’s ludicrously bright orange station wagon. I was just going to be supportive.
Trolling Is Internet Litter
I live in a nice quiet neighborhood. I’m proud of my neighborhood. When I walk down the street, if I see a scrap of litter, I bend down and pick it up.
How would I answer this concern troll?
Will Facebook fix their 'Fake News' Problem?
Hell no.
Political Predictions for 2017
Constitutional Convention
Technical Predictions for 2017
Don’t take these predictions too seriously. However, these are some predictions and/or concerns I have.