Reflections and Infections
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
Animal House
Our home is the animal house. A golden retriever, a cat, a chinchilla, fish and several children roam the hallways of the house. And others live outside.
Observation on Trust in Society
Essay about trust in personal lives, culture and global civilization.
A World Without Pain
An essay in reaction to the New Orleans disaster following hurricane Katrina.
Renaissance Man
An essay on the extinction of the Renaissance Man or polymath in human history.
Subjects in the Classroom and Life
A discussion on the utilitarian value of the subjects our schools teach. This editorial on education was one of the last pieces Shawn Olson printed as a Messenger writer.
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.
The Public Disdain for Science
An essay about common public opinion towards science.
Thanks for Support
The Olson family appreciates all the support from our friends and family.
Wall Worm Counter-Strike Game Server
The official game server for our gaming group is 65.24.133.80:27015.
