Software Activation, Licensing and Piracy
The problem with software activation systems in the Internet Age and the inflated claims that piracy costs billions of dollars a year.
The Fairness Mentality
Essay about our skewed perspective on fairness.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
Water Scorpion Photos
Photos of the Water Scorpions (Water Stick Insect), which are large predatory bugs.
My feelings on God
My personal views on God.
Moving to Montreal
I took a job in Montreal to work as a Product Owner for 3ds Max.
Desktops are not extinct
Editorial discussing the notion that the time of the desktop is over. I argue that the advent of smart phones, tablets and mobile devices do not preclude the value of the desktop.
Rebecca Kemp
Professional wildlife and fantasy artist
Shawn Olson
Shawn Michael Olson is a technical artists and photojournalist in Central Ohio. He owns Wall Worm, Webonizer and the Artistic Network.
Understanding Statistics
New tool to demonstrate how the range of answers affects the probability that a correct answer will be randomly guessed.