From 9-11 to Columbine; from Virginia Tech to inner cities: we live in a culture haunted by fear. I am instantly critical of this climate, particularly how it subtly—and overtly—defines our decisions on personal, communal and institutional levels. As a Christian, I believe that fear of harm and death is somehow relativized by the Gospel … Read more →
Many of us spend a lot of time at our computers, for a variety of levels of usefulness. For those whose livelihood is tied up in it, having an ergonomically set up desk is crucial. This tool simply asks you for you height, and then tells you how you should be set up. Computer Desk … Read more →
I’ve been listening to a lot of Emmylou Harris this summer. She’s a longtime country singer who got a career restart when Daniel Lanois (U2′s producer) produced Wrecking Ball for her in 1995. Although traces of country remain in her new sound, it’s tough to pigeon-hole what exactly she sounds like now, other than awesome. … Read more →
One of my favorite fantasy authors, Robert Jordan, has passed away after a battle with the rare blood disease amyloidosis. His real name was James Oliver Rigney, Jr., and his dates are now October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007. Jordan’s books were a real postmodern hodge-podge of various metaphysical and spiritual streams all rolled … Read more →
Objectivity is the attempt at moving towards an unbiased, universal knowledge that has been characteristic of the modern period. It aims at a view from nowhere; at a cool and calculating gaze at the world that transcends gender, culture, class, ethnicity, nationality, etc. There are many problems with the idea of objectivity, and I will … Read more →
And now, for something a little lighter. :)