Fresh approaches to skepticism
The skeptic social movement has been a big part of my social and intellectual world. In…
Reality testing, Dylan Marron and Every Single Word
If you ask white folks about the over-representation of white folks on screen, they will often…
Cognition trick: the Google Effect
We’ve developed a habit of forgetting, or declining to remember, the information that is readily available…
Three unforgettable moments in [my] hockey history
Where I grew up in Northern Alberta, hockey was a big deal. My big brother played…
Happy Halloween
Halloween in Vicwest is quiet but nice. Some great costumes on the street last night and…
Idea: Journalism is a convenience store
I like to imagine different metaphors for journalism. Consider that the press is a giant inertia…
Map of earthquake liquefaction risks around Victoria
My father recently sent me these amazing resources about various risks due to earthquake around Victoria.…
Guidelines on using a pie chart
This is a question that comes up from time to time regarding knowledge transfer in reports…