I suck at arguing

I try really hard to avoid being duped by false or exaggerated claims. I think I have a firm grasp on how to go about it, but…

It’s time to retire “Political Correctness”

Political Correctness (PC) is a term that currently means two completely different…

Academia vs. me

Ten days ago I went to the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. Emma and I took the car and drove to Interlaken, Switzerland. We…

It’s not going to be easy

Seriously, it won’t be. I know you’re saying that just to reassure me, but all you’re doing is giving me very…

Time-Lapse Geekery: Flickering Brightness

edit: I mention that a possible explanation for the flickering is tiny fluctuations in…

Leaders in STEM fields and Sexism

My goal here is not to make the case that sexism is alive and well. If you have any doubt about…

Scamming in Frisco Town

Emma and I are moving to San Francisco this coming November. I heard the housing market is a bit crazy over there…

The End of Canadian Citizenship as We Know It

Yesterday I sent my registration as a Canadian elector residing abroad. I’m…

There’s a case of sexual harassment in your department

Can I Be an Entrepreneur?

I went to an entrepreneur pitch competition that was held at CERN a few weeks ago. It was a fascinating event…