We had a hell of a good ride, but it's finally over. The only consolation is that its end came about slowly and largely without a great tragic, violent event. It is time we acknowledge that our Constitution has failed. It simply does not work. We can stick our heads in the sand or spew volumes of political speak to try to convince ourselves it isn't so, but the facts remain. We broke it and very likely we will be unable to repair the damage we've done. I won't point the finger at any particular … [Read more...] about Alienable Rights
You and Your Kids Should Probably be in Jail
Take a close look at the infographic below. Stew on the statistics a while, then read on.(See end notes for sources).Now let's consider the unknown implications of these facts. Many of these people are and always will be labeled as criminals, carrying with it not only the stigma, but the likelihood of diminishing their opportunities for employment. Some have their family lives destroyed and some must struggle unnecessarily to overcome the barriers our society has placed upon them … [Read more...] about You and Your Kids Should Probably be in Jail
Social Media Swarm Theory
I recently published a novel titled Canine Plague. The premise of the book is based on a flawed medical study, which becomes viral on social media, causing a near collapse of our social structure . I dedicated a chapter where the protagonist, Steven Bryant, describes to a neighbor how virality in social media sometimes takes on a life of it's own. He posits a theory that suggests a correlation between viral social media stories and swarm theory. Below is the content of that chapter. It's an … [Read more...] about Social Media Swarm Theory