Cultural Cataracts
A personal conversation about the challenges facing educational and cultural progress in the face of overwhelming ignorance and myopia.
The Big Insurance Scam
A scathing reaction to the realities of the insurance industry and the insurance scam that makes the entire American public a victim.
Pet People
A Chalkboard column by Shawn Olson about regulars at a pet store.
Education in Debt
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
Psychics and Statistics
What happens when a Carl Sagan fan meets with person with psychic ability.
MisCon 25
My Adventure with Onkel Sven.
I traveled to Missoula, Montana with John Dalmas to participate in MisCon 25. I met several interesting characters including William Warren Jr, James Burk, Jim Glass and others.
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
Education in the Digital Age
Essay on education in the modern digital age.
Online Vs Print
Essay on the values of web publishing over printed media relating to marketing.
The MTV Generation
Media giants hook the public on self-gratifying entertainment all in the name of freedom of speech.
