‘Tis the Season For Donating Money (But Most of Us Don’t)
‘Tis the season when a lot of places ask us to give money. Most of us don’t.
How to Get the “Right Things” Done
Jim Hunt didn’t just get elected a bunch of times — every time he got things done. But how?
The Power of One
Gov. Jim Hunt changed the state of North Carolina. But he also changed a lot of individual people’s lives — like mine.
Is Empathy Evil? (Part 1)
In case you missed it, there’s a war on empathy. Empathy needs to win this one.
How Long Can an EPOCH Last?
Researchers have identified the human capabilities most likely to enable us to be “safe” from the job invasion of AI. Surprise: AI is going after those capabilities as well.
Time for a Polycracy?
Seeing the world as a series of either/or choices is attractive, but inadequate for our complex lives. It’s time to create a new breed of thinker — the polycrat.
The Odds Are Against Us: Let’s Change Them
Why do we hold elections at times we know nobody will show up to vote?
Rocky vs. Drago II. Who Ya’ Rooting for in 2025?
How far are we willing to go faster, jump higher or get stronger?
A Year of Living Tennisly
Spending a year at an advanced age trying to get better at tennis takes your body and brain to some interesting places.
An Alt 10 Commandments
What are you going to do with your life? Maybe it starts with just one tiny step of kindness.