Jan 31, 2019Saying GoodbyeThe exodus from a dying Earth began early in the 21st Century. As the effects of climate change started to be felt across the globe, vast fortunes were brought to bear on the twin challenges of where to go, and how. The moon was too barren, and the low gravity…Space6 min readSpace6 min read
Oct 24, 2017Apple are a design company, so why is iOS so annoying?After updating my (until then) reliable Nexus 5x to Android 8.0 I started thinking seriously about switching to an iPhone. After all, I love my iPad Mini (probably the only hardware change I wish for would be the ability to use the Apple Pencil with it), and my MacBook Air…Apple5 min readApple5 min read
Sep 2, 2017Why do hotel rooms suck?Yes, it’s a first world problem. But over the last few years I’ve spent almost a third of my life in hotel rooms around the world and while there are a few that manage to get things almost right, I don’t think there’s one that nails it. And it’s really…Travel6 min readTravel6 min read
May 30, 2017A visit to the optician opened my eyesFor many years the annual trip to the optician, courtesy of my sub-optimal eyesight, was a routine chore that was always accompanied with a nagging sense of failure. If you’ve ever had your eyes tested you probably know the feeling. Does option 1 make it clearer or darker, or option…UX2 min readUX2 min read
Jul 29, 2016Tax payer dollars paying for flawed securityToday I got an email telling me about exciting new security measures on the “My Social Security” (mySSA) website. This, taxpayer funded, Government organization have decreed that they were implementing a mandatory two factor authentication (2FA) system (which for some reason they referred to as multi-factor authentication somewhat confusingly). …Tax2 min readTax2 min read
Jul 4, 2016Independence Day. No taxation without Representation.It’s Independence day, and everyone is busy celebrating “July 4th” with no real thought of the meaning behind it. How many Americans take time to reflect on the grievances of the Thirteen Colonies which led to the American Revolution and throwing off the yoke of their British masters? As an…2016 Election3 min read2016 Election3 min read
Jun 13, 2016Data Science (Machine Learning) 101Date Science, or Machine Learning, is a scary topic. It’s hard to know where to get started. It’s hard to even find a good definition of what it does and what you have to do. And there’s always the risk of unleashing the Singularity or Skynet by mistake. As I’ve…Machine Learning10 min readMachine Learning10 min read
Published in Future Travel·May 27, 2016Travels with AlexaI was an early adopter of the Amazon Echo. I invited Alexa into our living room and soon she was a trusted member of the family. She would play music, give us weather forecasts, tell us the time, turn the lights on for us, and check our spelling. …Amazon Echo5 min readAmazon Echo5 min read
Feb 28, 2016Do something outside your comfort zoneFor many years I have been a tame nerd in a room full of talented, creative professionals. …Life3 min readLife3 min read
