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Here’s a good topic from Cory at BoingBoing. Just as technology frees up labor to be applied to other productive pursuits, thereby creating wealth in a free economy; so also does it free up cognitive ability to be used up in other cultural projects. Clay Shirky calls this cognitive surplus. Here’s one good passage:

And what [...]

Well, I’m finally back in Chicago after more than a week on the road. I feel like Johnny Cash; I’ve been to Seattle, Denver, Reno, and Vegas. Two days in Seattle were vacation days and I will be posting pictures and video shortly.
It’s good to be home, and the spring weather reminds me that [...]

I’m in Denver on work. We’re doing blogger training here. We call it Samsphere. I’m currently moderating a panel. Hey, look! it’s being live blogged! This creates all sorts of metaphysical quandries.

We should embrace free speech in this country, even when it is offensive. Unerringly. But whenever a certain “speech” touches on our personal or national symbology it is very natural to be outraged. The millions of men and women who have served this country in the military, who have risked their lives, and who have [...]

Here’s what not to do when blogging. Don’t be sporadic and irregular. Don’t not post for two days, especially when there are a million things to comment on, like Obama’s speech or McCain’s faux paux or T-Mobile’s customer service. Make a deal with yourself. Blog everyday for two weeks. Even if it’s a really simple [...]

Work has kept me on the road this week, so I haven’t been blogging much. But I’m back, so let the fun begin. Just so you know it’s not all fun and games out on the road here are some pictures of the crew hard at work.

BackyardConservative gives a ringing endorsement of Monopoly. In principle, I agree. Trouble is I suck at Monopoly. I’ll bet Anne is one of those people who always lands on Boardwalk. Risk, the game of world domination, now that’s a game I can win!

I actually grew up in Tennessee, at least part time. I’m visiting on work right now. I’m going to hit a brewery tonight. Pictures are forthcoming.