Notes from the Far Side of a Pandemic
A series of thoughts and notes during this time of isolation…
The Mediocrity of Whole Foods
It struck me as ironic that Amazon bought Whole Foods just as the store was reaching the lowest point in its history and showing how superficial its understanding was of the customers who frequented it.
Pokemon GO
So here is the thing...Pokémon Go is a BIG event in the history of augmented reality…
The Wall by H.G. Adler
"The world felt as if it stood behind glass, and I myself felt as if I were made out of glass…
Rearview Mirrors
Science is about speculation, investigation and often about results that even in their
Interstellar and the Genius of Christopher Nolan
Take a moment and close your eyes and picture outer space that is, the space of travel…
Revisiting and Reviewing Moulin Rouge by Baz Luhrmann
In the first few minutes of Moulin Rouge, the film by director Baz Luhrmann, two major references are made…
Newtown, Connecticut
On this day, December, 14 2012, we mourn the victims of a senseless and despicable murder…
‘The Frontiers of Our Dreams are No Longer the Same’ (1)
It was an overcast day in 1977 when the great writer and Quebec nationalist, Hubert Aquin, committed suicide
‘The Frontiers of Our Dreams are No Longer the Same’ (2)
Aquin wanted a total ‘national revolution’. He wanted to rebuild Quebec society from the bottom up…
‘The Frontiers of our Dreams are No Longer the Same’ (3)
Aquin develops a stringent critique of the Patriote rebellion. He analyses…
True Blood: Religion and Despair (2)
So what is the Truth? Is it possible that True Blood is an extended…
True Blood: Religion and Despair (1)
When the HBO show, True Blood began its now multi-season run, most of the stories and themes centered on…
Cities Summit (1)
I am attending a summit in Vancouver in the future of cities (The Cities Summit)…
Cities Summit (2)
The Mayor of Calgary gave a great example of the challenges in managing…
