PhronkAlgorithms Made Me Obsessed With BackpacksI was planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest. I’d be hopping on and off of planes, trains, and automobiles, then going on excursions into…Sep 15, 2019Sep 15, 2019
PhronkLife Isn’t Supposed to Not Be ConfusingLast night I opened up my drafts folder on Twitter, and found the following half-finished thought that I’d saved earlier: “life isn’t…Jun 16, 2019Jun 16, 2019
PhronkAre Meal Delivery Services Worth It? Here’s Some Math.I’ve been trying some meal delivery services recently. A few weeks ago it was GoodFood, and this week HelloFresh. They were good! Tasty…Mar 8, 20191Mar 8, 20191
PhronkWhy I’m Cutting Down on Artificial SweetenersI may have been wrong about artificial sweeteners. I’ve always been a big fan of them, because I love stuffing sweet things in my mouth…Dec 4, 20171Dec 4, 20171
PhronkGhosts are Everywhere, Thanks to TechnologyOne thing I love about big cities is the history.Nov 18, 2017Nov 18, 2017
PhronkWalking is Good For Your Brain, Your Community, Your Spirit, and Yeah Okay, Your Health TooI try to walk a lot. My step count has gone down since I started working from home, but I still get out and wander the neighborhood at…Nov 14, 20172Nov 14, 20172
PhronkWhy Horror Movies Are Scary, and Why People Like Them AnywayMy PhD was on the psychology of horror. A while ago, I was contacted by a media agency who had seen one of my talks, and wanted help…Oct 31, 20171Oct 31, 20171
PhronkA Deep Exploration of the Terrifying Stained Glass Windows at a Run-Down Children’s MuseumThe London Regional Children’s Museum has seen better days. I have fond memories of going there as a kid — a highlight is when a traveling…Oct 14, 2017Oct 14, 2017
PhronkA Deep Exploration of a Weird Doll From a Second-Hand StoreMy girlfriend came back from an expedition to the bad part of town, and shouted “I got you a gift! You’re going to love it!”Dec 14, 2016Dec 14, 2016
PhronkOn the Political Correctness of General Intelligence (“g”)I’m a scientist now. Specifically, a scientist at a neuroscience company. But not a neuroscientist. I know, confusing, but the point is…Aug 18, 2016Aug 18, 2016