Crazy World
Essay on the turmoil of our world today and the current trend of escalating hatred, nationalism and xenophobia.
The Paradox of Cultural Relativism
An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.
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?
Mabi Ponce de Leon, Artist and Teacher
Bexley High School art teacher Mabi Ponce de Leon report was Olson's last article for the Columbus Messenger Newspapers.
Problems with American Freedom
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, shortly after the events.
Infection of the Heart
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.
My failed faith
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
Misconceptions on Privacy Invasion
An essay defending the government's right to spy on the public.
Astrology As I See It
A skeptical essay on astrology.
