A Call for Reason
An essay rebutting infantile attitudes of the anti-science movement.
A Perspective on Futurism
Compilation of facts and thoughts on futurism origin and effects.
Human ability and prejudice
Prejudice is a part of our world fading, but never quickly enough.
The Paradox of Cultural Relativism
An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.
The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
December 8, 2005 Newsletter
December 8, 2005 Newsletter
Psychics and Statistics
What happens when a Carl Sagan fan meets with person with psychic ability.
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This JavaScript finds the label for a form element, which is helpful for dynamically highlighting or changing a label based on user input.
The Phantom Dollar
Essay on American debt, credit abuse and the lies of economicists and politicians.