Category Archives: Science and Technology

The strange reality of getting what you want

Posted on 25 November 2013 by dlhitzeman

I’ve wanted a library, lab, and studio since I knew what those three things were. In fact, one of my earliest verifiable geek memories comes from when I was about seven and I discovered a chemistry set in the Sears … Continue reading →

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Crowdfunding and risk

Posted on 15 November 2013 by dlhitzeman

I’m a big fan of crowdfunding, that idea put forward by websites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo that allows people with ideas to connect with groups of people interested in their idea to help fund it. I’ve helped fund a few ideas … Continue reading →

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Science and Technology: The science of do as I say

Posted on 13 November 2013 by dlhitzeman

For whatever reason, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about science recently, especially as it applies to getting kids interested in science and keeping them interested. One of the points I keep coming back to in this thinking is how often science is sold to kids in a very narrow and limited view of […] Continue reading →

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Stop CISPA

Posted on 21 April 2013 by dlhitzeman

While most of us were focused on the unfolding events in Boston, the House of Representatives passed a bill whose language would allow government regulators and corporations to, among other things, collect data on your internet usage and determine what … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the Wizards of Smart

Posted on 15 March 2013 by Cephas

A guest post by Pete Hitzeman   Dear educated so-and-so’s of every stripe, We need to have a heart-to-heart. I admire the years of work and dedication you’ve put into getting where you are. I know, from my own intellectual … Continue reading →

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