POWER RANKINGS: 5 ROBOTS THAT CALL MY PHONE

My phone rings a lot. It’s not because I’m popular, or because the few people who communicate with me do … More

STOP TECHSPREADING

At four forty five p.m. on a Monday, Eastern Cafe is packed. Not every Monday, but the day in question … More

TRUNCATED TRANSCRIPT OF START UP IN TRANSIT

The crowd stands three deep up to the yellow line. Some looking at phones, most craning their heads leftwards to … More

THE PRESIDENTIAL ALERT TESTER THINGY WAS CREEPY

I’m not sure why, exactly, this felt more invasive than an amber alert. I get amber alerts all the time … More

YOUR FRIENDS’ SOCIALS ARE ONLY PART OF THE STORY

In the last week, my Seattle social media feeds have been exploding. There’s Dave Meinert and the non-apologies of folks … More

FORGET THE HEAD TAX. SEATTLE AND WASHINGTON NEED AN INCOME TAX.

The head tax has failed. Don’t know if you heard! While lots of commentators want to draw dumb conclusions, like … More

CONE AND STEINER IS 7/11 FOR RICH PEOPLE– SO WHY DO I GO BACK?

The gentle strains of a well produced folk band waft overhead. A man who looks to be in his fifties … More

A COMPLETELY ACCURATE TRANSCRIPT OF FRIDAY’S INTERVIEW ON HOLLOW EARTH RADIO

On Friday, May 11th, Peter and Graham were interviewed by Bryan Edenfield, host and curator of the Glossophonics program on … More

IS “TAKING A BREAK FROM TECHNOLOGY” GOOD OR BAD?

The internet is full of articles about how great it is to not be on the internet. Or engage with … More

STOP PRETENDING HAHN IS GONE AND ALL DEVELOPMENT IS INEVITABLE

You’ve heard by now about the Hahn Building and plans for it’s demolition, right? Across the street from (and arguably … More