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5/19/2018

I was thinking about skipping this weekend’s blog post. There are a lot of important things in motion inside Shift Sight, and every minute counts. With great irony, tonight’s topic is communication with a helping of technology on the side.

“The medium is the message.” – Marshall McLuhan

The Unasked Question

5/12/2018

People are naturally curious. When presented with a question, we are inclined to seek an answer. Nowadays, technology promises an answer before we have a question.

Is there a better outcome if we pause to consider what is not being asked?

The Observer Effect

5/5/2018

When you know you are being watched, you act differently. It is impossible to do otherwise – your actions are influenced by your environment even if you do not realize it.

Life is experienced through the eye of the beholder; we need to be aware of how technology changes what we see.

The Colors That You Cannot See

4/28/2018

People go through life typically believing what they see. We often forget that our eyes only perceive a tiny fraction of the electromagnetic spectrum.

In a parallel vein, there is a difference between what appears to be true and what is actually true.

Another Day, Another 80 Cents

4/21/2018

In the year 2018, there is still a glaring wage gap between genders in the US. Sadly, it widens when you add race to this equation.

Under this system, your prosperity has been decided by factors beyond your control.

If you are not a feminist, you are not paying attention.

Latency and Storage

4/14/2018

Latency and storage are relevant everywhere, not just in the technological world. How soon can I have something? Where will I put it?

In this article, I will reveal how these two greatly influence your quality of life. To ensure technology is humane and frictionless for its user, latency and storage must be considered every step of the way.

Our Circus, My Monkeys

4/7/2018

“Not my circus, not my monkeys” is a phrase used to evade responsibility of a situation. Whether we like it or not, that blue sphere to your left is our circus. No exceptions. The monkeys too.

Take heart.

Impact businesses like Shift Sight are growing in number. New trainers are in town.

Casino Night, Part 2

3/31/2018

Statistically, last week’s post was bound to happen – writer’s block is an indisputable truth. (By the way, Shift Sight does not have a blog procedure. That was invented for your amusement.)

Since I failed to predict that this would happen, should I throw myself under the bus? Of course not. It means that I need more control. Or not.

Writer's Block

3/24/2018

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The Lowest Bidder

3/17/2018

Close your eyes and think about stateside labor. Maybe you picture some nostalgic manufacturing. Perhaps some patriotic products pop into your head. Oh, there's also a friendly face from the local store.

This post is not about romanticism for a past that is long gone. It is not an agenda for isolationism. It is a candid analysis of where the pursuit of profit has taken our local communities.