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The Politics of a Park (Pt. 2)
An examination of two iconic NYC parks Yesterday I presented an outline for all the things a park should be in the 21st century. Using that rubric, I analyzed one NYC park I recently visited: the High Line. If you haven’t yet, read… Continue reading
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What Should A Park Be In This Century? (Pt. 1)
An examination of two iconic NYC parks I had the great fortune of visiting New York City for the first time in earnest a few weeks back. The Big Apple delivered everything it promises, from architectural brilliance to buzzing energy… Continue reading
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Climate Week 2026
My reflections Climate Week, my Super Bowl. Last week was San Francisco’s fourth year, and my third in attendance, of a whole week (technically 9 days) dedicated to multidisciplinary talks, meetups, panels, excursions, networking events, trivia nights, and more, all… Continue reading
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Can Courts Deliver Climate Justice for Children?
The (metaphorical) jury’s still out Times are dark in the US. There’s a laundry list of ways that’s true, but climate is certainly on the list. What can be done when day after day this federal government bludgeons climate progress,… Continue reading
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The Singing Resistance is Taking Off
What movements have been missing Minneapolis is the birthplace of many amazing things. The Milky Way candy bar. Masking tape. Water skis. The Great Northern Railroad. It’s also been the site of many horrendous things, especially in very recent memory.… Continue reading
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One Year of Clarity in Catastrophe
Reflections & What’s Next This post is different from my usual. Rather than an important societal issue, the topic I’ll be exploring here is what it has been like to pursue this passion project over the past year, and where… Continue reading
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How to Stop Big Tech AI In Its Tracks
And invest in the good kinds The mounting evidence overwhelmingly points to Big Tech’s AI efforts causing much more harm than good. The general American populace agrees. A recent Pew Research report tells us that more than half of Americans rate the societal… Continue reading
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Exploring the Ethics of AI: Part 3
Can AI be used ethically? Read Part 1: Understanding AI here. Read Part 2: The brew of ethical blunders here. I started this post with a simple question: is it possible to use AI ethically? This is where the distinction between different types of… Continue reading
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Exploring the Ethics of AI: Part 2
The brew of ethical blunders Read Part 1 here. This post outlines and explains the many ethical implications of generative AI. GenAI’s ‘original sin’ The ethical messes of this generative AI era commenced around 2018, when Big Tech companies began… Continue reading
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Exploring the Ethics of AI
Part 1: Understanding AI There’s no shortage of discussion around the ethical qualms AI has forced us to confront both as a society and as individuals. Many of us find ourselves asking if it’s okay to engage with any of… Continue reading
Clarity in Catastrophe 