Does the Data Really Know?

We increasingly expect “the data” to guide us. But what do they really know?

What Is Patriotism?

Here are some thoughts on a crucial current topic. Not my thoughts. The thoughts of one of America's original patriots.

Because your mind is basically a hypersensitive elephant with an untrained rider on top.

You probably know that nanotechnology operates at very small scales. But just how small is “nano” small? Let's look for a little perspective.

Keep less. Delete more. Live better.

My basic advice on finding a good career path.

The Cleaning Fairy isn't coming, so you'd best be prepared to blot.

Glancing at a friend's wedding photos recently got me thinking about the ingredients of a good relationship.

In adolescence, we all seek to innovate. By middle age, we're more likely to like traditions. And in some ways, we're right all along.

For my twentieth Fathers Day, I don’t need much. But here are a few things I really want.