The following observation was inspired by a conversation I recently had with a friend about a movie that came out not too long ago. At some point while conversing about the themes, hidden messages, and greater implications of the film, I came to the realization that I enjoyed talking about…

Like many creators, I feel the rise of A.I. and machine learning technology is both a gift and a curse. Part of me is very excited about the prospect of being able to generate stories faster and more efficiently with tools that simplify writing and other types of creative expression…

Truthfully, sometimes I just don’t have a whole lot to say on a given topic, but that doesn’t mean the few thoughts I have don’t deserve to be written down. For this reason, every once in a while I’ll drop one of these random ruminations posts as a means of…

This article is a quick companion piece to one of my previous posts about the importance of continuing education. I’ve been reading quite a bit about “future-proofing” one’s skill sets during our current technological revolution. In the midst of all the dialogue, I’m noticing a common trend that seems to…

When it comes to the creative process, research can be both a gift and a curse. I feel curiosity is the foundation of creativity, and denying that force signals the death of creativity. Somehow, though, for the sake of actually making things that other people can experience, suppressing curiosity to…

Why So Secretive? For those who are not familiar with my opinions on the subject of modern entrepreneurship and the people who market for mass consumption, let me state my self-diagnosed condition straight away. I’m a complete skeptic, and I make no apologies for the fact that I don’t trust most of these…

A Common Concern Get ready for a rant, people. The following observation was born out of irritation. I’ve started calling these types of ruminations “Portfolio Peeves,” since I usually end up badgering myself with them while learning new skills to add to my resume. What I’ve come to realize in my journey, though…

With the world’s accumulated knowledge at your fingertips, finding reliable information can be a major issue. Depending on your needs, the pitfalls are numerous, and digging through the clutter can be very frustrating, to say the least. …

The following opinion exists, in part, because of one writer’s agreement with many of the sentiments expressed in this separate article covering the proposed Designing Accounting Safeguards to Help Broader Oversight and Regulations on Data (DASHBOARD) Act. While I can appreciate the thought behind its stated purpose (as well as…