Writing Samples
Writing samples on the Shawn Olson Artistic Network
PHP Traits for Implementing Interfaces
PHP 5.4 introduced traits. Traits are in many ways like code-assisted copy and paste. They are ways to mix code into a class without inheritance. But what are they good for? When should they be used?
Civil Liberties
Cartoon depicting the irony of civil liberties.
Information Overload
An Over-Abundance of Information in the Information Age
An essay on the trends on the Internet that cause an explosion of information that is often antithetical to the ideals of democracy and progress. This essay cautions parents, teachers and community leaders to be wary of every emerging media outlet.
The Phantom Dollar
Essay on American debt, credit abuse and the lies of economicists and politicians.
The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
The Fairness Mentality
Essay about our skewed perspective on fairness.
Education in the Digital Age
Essay on education in the modern digital age.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
Renaissance Man
An essay on the extinction of the Renaissance Man or polymath in human history.
