The MTV Generation
Posted on Dec 5, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
Media giants hook the public on self-gratifying entertainment all in the name of freedom of speech.
mtv generation, pop culture, pop-culture, marketing, popular psychology, freedom of speech
In the Wake of a Good Night's Sleep
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
A Chalboard Column by Shawn Olson on waking up.
sleep, morning, coffee, fatigue
But Words Will Never Hurt Me
Posted on Jan 6, 2018 | Last Updated Aug 12, 2021
Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.
entitlement, negativity, trolls
Desktops are not extinct
Posted on Mar 8, 2012 | Last Updated Mar 8, 2012
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.
computer, productivity, mobile device, ipad
The Phantom Dollar
Posted on Sep 21, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Essay on American debt, credit abuse and the lies of economicists and politicians.
debt, money, credit, banks, investors
CandleWatch - Rekindling the love for candlelight
Posted on Dec 9, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
CandleWatch is a new jar candle accessory that automatically extinguishes jar candles.
candlewatch, candle accessory, fire safety
Some thoughts on learning
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Shawn Olson criticizes the standard battle between educators promoting exclusive learning styles.
learning styles, teaching styles
The Life of Clarence Himes
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
clarence himes, grandpa, biography
