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
The Fairness Mentality
Posted on Jan 1, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
Essay about our skewed perspective on fairness.
fairness, justice
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
A Comparison of two major dynamic web platforms (LAMP vs. WISA)
Posted on May 11, 2003 | Last Updated Aug 13, 2013
Dynamic web sites are powered by web technologies. What do these technologies do and which is best?
LAMP, WISA, PHP, ASP, dynamic, web programming, MySQL
Passion and Humility
Posted on Jun 7, 2015 | Last Updated Jun 7, 2015
Some thoughts on passion and humility.
Psychics and Statistics
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Sep 26, 2015
What happens when a Carl Sagan fan meets with person with psychic ability.
paranormal ability, psychics, pseudoscience, statistics, logic
Writing Samples
Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Jun 4, 2003
Writing samples on the Shawn Olson Artistic Network
writing, poetry, essay, fiction, stories, journalism
March 7, 2008 Newsletter
Posted on Mar 6, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
March 7, 2008 Newsletter, including information about recent web development by Shawn Olson. Links to projects and friend sites.
March 7, 2008 Newsletter
Human ability and prejudice
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Prejudice is a part of our world fading, but never quickly enough.
sexism, racism, prejudice
Educational Inflation
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
A critique of the value of educational diplomas.
high school diploma, college graduation, intellectual certification, educat
