The nature of apathy
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
To be apathetic is to invite entropy, says Olson. How do we deal with it?
apathy, entropy, progress, decay
The Price of Learning: Gradecard Dilemma
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Aug 16, 2013
There is a paradox concerning a parent's push for good grades. The kids don't care about learning.
misplaced values in education, gradecard dilemma
MisCon 25
My Adventure with Onkel Sven.
Posted on Jun 5, 2011 | Last Updated Jun 15, 2017
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.
miscon, missoula, montana, sci-fi, scifi, science fiction convention, john dalmas
Moonlit Travel
Posted on Jan 10, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 3, 2011
A painting of a moonlit countryside painted with Corel PHOTO-PAINT 11.
moonlit travel, computer art, corel photopaint
Amazing Challenge II
Posted on Dec 21, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
The second maze in the Amazing Challenge.
maze, mazes, puzzle
Education in Debt
Posted on Dec 30, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
cost of education, waste education, schooling, schools diplomas
My feelings on God
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
My personal views on God.
agnostic, agnosticism, atheism, god, religion debate
Jennifer Pugh
Posted on Jun 30, 2011 | Last Updated Jun 30, 2011
Jenny is a lovely gal, hard worker, and mother of four.
January, 2011 Newsletter
Posted on Jan 9, 2011 | Last Updated Jul 27, 2013
Newsletter from Shawn Olson on January 10, 2011.
newsletter
