The look, and the social nature of knowledge
When I was growing up I was bad with context. Super bad. My young logic-oriented self…
Idea: Journalism is a convenience store
I like to imagine different metaphors for journalism. Consider that the press is a giant inertia…
Twitter, hate, harm, and misinformation
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the ambient misogyny and racism (and more) that floats…
Guidelines on using a pie chart
This is a question that comes up from time to time regarding knowledge transfer in reports…
Tsleil-Waututh Nation versus Bill Morneau, the duty to consult, and the public interest
Say it with me. The duty to consult Indigenous people does not conflict with the public…
Headlines, cognitive processing, and problematic information
Headlines matter. Publishers know it. Good headlines help with the understanding, reach, and impact of a…
Land back
I’m awed by Ayla Brown’s handmade design. Oh wow, turns out there is more art where…
Fresh approaches to skepticism
The skeptic social movement has been a big part of my social and intellectual world. In…