Think, Design, Test, Iterate.

There’s a pattern used in businesses for product development.  First a product is conceived of.  Then it is designed and prototyped.  Once the working prototype is ready it is tested.  Testing reveals problems with the design and suboptimal performance.  Observations made during testing are then considered, the product is redesigned, the redesign is prototyped and tested, and the test results are considered again for the next iteration.

Solve your anxiety with mental gymnastics!

Yes, I’m totally serious.  As long as your anxiety is not due to some chemical imbalance in your brain, and is purely a product of stresses in your life, I have some advice for you.  It’s advice I received and have started implementing.

Stream of consciousness blogging, Take 1

I am going to write this blog as much as possible without stopping.  I’m trying to unclog my brain, and let things flow a little bit easier, and sometimes the easiest way to do that is to create only one restriction, the lack of restrictions and the requirement to continue without going back and editing.

Using symbolism as an atheist

Though I’ve touched on the topic before, I think this topic deserves some additional attention.  I believe in being a moral member of society (of course right?), and I also believe quite firmly that no one needs to pay any attention to religion or by extension, singular, plural, or omni gods to be such a member.  Thus I am an atheist.  

Personal Growth

I have seen the future! My future, and it’s glorious.  Better than I had ever thought possible, truly.  And I will, as my favorite starship captain always says, “make it so.”

Luminous Beings Are We

I’ve been drawing a great deal of inspiration from a Yoda quote lately.  I think it usually goes unreferenced, even by most Star Wars fans.  During Luke’s training with Yoda on Dagobah, Yoda tells Luke, “Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.”

Sale vs License of Digital Information

Amazon’s “Buy” now with 1-click

I’ve been thinking about this issue ever since I first heard about Amazon remotely pulling already paid for copies of 1984 e-books from user’s Kindles.  The issue resurfaced when Amazon remotely deleted another lady’s entire collection of paid for books.

11 years after September 11

I remember all the bloody fucking numerology experts that appeared after that day.  I wonder what they’re writing about now… actually no I don’t, I don’t give a fuck.

Create Significance

I have been realizing lately, that in a world-view without inherent meaning, where the rituals and ceremonies of religion and the imposed goals and stereotypes of value in life are irrelevant, that we must create significance for ourselves, or not.

Simulation [Writing Stub]

Augustus slapped on his SimGlass and blinked into his personna. His armor of black scutes grew around him and his mind flickered as parts of his brain remapped to control his expanding draconic wings. His mind focused again and his glaive appeared in his hands, his pride after months of work. He brandished it and the blade gleamed in the false sun’s light.