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 root of educational failure
The reason public education suffers is because the primary participants (students and parents), do not share a love for learning.
Max 2010 Particle Flow Presets
When you install 3D Studio Max 2010, it does not automatically install any Particle Flow Presets. They are available in the Samples DVD that ships with Max. Here is how to install them.
SwfObject JavaScript Error in IE7
IE7 has a JavaScript Error when using the swfobject.js method if you do not give the containing object element an ID.
Overly Dark Render Problem in 3DS Max 2009
Fix to dark render problem in 3ds Max 2009 where render looks fine in preview render window but not the final output file.
Does Shawn Olson respect my privacy?
Shawn Olson does not infringe upon your privacy.
Olson's Uncouth Cartoons
Uncouth Cartoons by Shawn Olson. Some of these cartoons may not be suitable for kids less than 13.
Well Shark
A cartoon about the infamous well shark--a creature that is not as benign as is commonly thought.
All Days Pass
Poem on the futillity of life. It's not really what I believe naturally... but it's how I feel on certain days.
