The problem isn't Trump, it's his supporters
Make America Great Again - the famous last words.
Facebook makes me sad sometimes
Facebook makes me sad sometimes.
Lessons of a new search and rescue technician
Being a new search and rescue (SAR) member requires a lot of learning. Here are some of the more meta things I've learned on the job so far.
Understanding your Postgres index usage
A small snippet of SQL for Postgres that shows you which indexes you aren't using.
Abandonware and software ownership
What happens when software you paid for goes unsupported by its developers? Can you still use that software? Should you be able to?
In memorium of Carl Sagan
A simple tribute to Carl Sagan, a man who inspires me on a daily basis.
Privacy and security
Are privacy and security at odds with one another? Why is privacy important and is it more important than security? Can we have both?
Why do we code?
There's more to creating code than making computers do useful things.
Why religion sucks and faith is a bankrupt virtue
Faith is commonly used as a a crutch for people when they run out of defensible lines of reasoning for their beliefs. I try to point out why it's a garbage virtue.