Crazy World
Essay on the turmoil of our world today and the current trend of escalating hatred, nationalism and xenophobia.
My failed faith
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
Education in Debt
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
Infinity, for the Mind and Body
A short discussion on infinities.
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.
Fishing Spider
Photos of large fishing spiders that hunt on the surface of ponds and creeks.
Google's Dewey Update
Some thoughts on the latest upheaval to the search engine world and the so-called Dewey Update.
Orangutan Photos
Photos of a couple orangutans at the Columbus Zoo.