Ambitions and Weekends
Essay on being self-aware and realizing that the human psyche has some hardwired contradictions and paradoxes.
Reflections and Infections
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
Return to Norton Middle School
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
The Cheating Mentality
Essay about cheating in online games, using hacks in multiplayer games.
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 Value of Art
An essay on the value of art.
My failed faith
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
Promoting Interest in the Classroom
An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.
