• Elderly man seated at a desk in a dimly lit library looking out a window at night

    The Message I Would Probably Fail to Understand

    I do not believe in prophecy or in reliable forecasts of the future. There are several reasons for this. First, my view of reality combines the multiverse with the idea that past, present, and future may coexist—and that so may all the alternatives arising from every choice that could have been made. Second, as a…

  • Home office desk with laptop, keyboard, mouse, and bookshelves in the background

    Still around but maybe soon no more

    Which outdated technology do you miss the most, and why? As a pragmatic man, I’ve usually viewed technology as a tool—something that helps me survive life’s uncertainties, save time, or keep my job. From that perspective, I’ve never had much trouble abandoning obsolete technologies without a second thought.There are only two things I might genuinely…

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    Medaillion: Philadelphia Visit 2012

    The summer of 2012 found my fiancée and me in Philadelphia. The trip had been her idea. She had long been a devoted admirer of the Rocky films and had one specific goal in mind: to run up the famous Rocky Steps. The day itself was, for many, oppressively hot. We were staying at a…

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