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
Infection of the Heart
Posted on Nov 9, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Poem about despair and the false questions that can lead us into the darkest areas of the human heart. A poem for Vince Kingrea, who sadly took his own life.
despair, suicidal, depression
Another rough week
Posted on Apr 27, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Another week of recovery for Donna Olson.
donna olson ill, stroke, sickness
Me, Myself & Mr PC
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Unpublished piece on personal computers by Shawn Olson.
personal computers, evolving technology
Renaissance Man
Posted on Mar 17, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
An essay on the extinction of the Renaissance Man or polymath in human history.
renaissance man, polymath, society, knowledge
Longnose Gar Photos
Posted on Apr 19, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
Photos of my longnose gar after it has grown over a foot in length.
longnose gar
Misconceptions on Privacy Invasion
Posted on Jul 4, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
An essay defending the government's right to spy on the public.
privacy invasion, essay sociology, politics, surveillance
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
