This is a stream-of-consciousness meditation on what it means to write about someone, and the dangers inherent in putting someone in a box.
Shrödinger’s Matt – On the Dangers of Putting Someone in a Box More »
The origin of the “Goddin” surname is detailed here, including why it’s so rare (hint: it’s William the Conqueror’s fault).
Origin of the “Goddin” Surname More »
I am pleased and grateful that three of my stories for Mobility Lab made their Top 10 Most Popular Stories list for 2015. In descending order, they are:
An Appreciation of Popularity More »
At the November 10, 2015 Republican presidential debate, candidate Rand Paul said that inequality in cities — the gap between the rich and poor — “seems to be worst in cities run by Democrats.” His comment received rousing applause from the audience, and much media attention.
It’s a Feature, not a Bug: Inequality in Liberal Cities More »
The disparity between the “haves” and “have nots” is perhaps nowhere more striking than in New York City. One end of the economic spectrum is best symbolized by the array of new condominium skyscrapers reshaping the city’s skyline (top price, $95 million).
When ‘To Protect and Serve’ Becomes ‘To Shame and Ridicule’ More »
Apple’s announcement in September regarding the 2015 launch of the Apple Watch has some pundits wondering if the tech giant can do for wearable tech what it did for the MP3 player and smartphone: create a must-have consumer device out of a fledgling, yet promising, product line.
Wearable Tech Will Make Our Cities More Walkable More »
When my Capital Bikeshare membership came up for renewal a month ago, it was a foregone conclusion that I would fork over my credit card for another year of what has become, for me, an indispensable service. First, a disclaimer: I don’t wear spandex bike shorts, or carry around a bike helmet in my briefcase.
Capital Bikeshare is the Netflix of Transportation More »
