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The City of the Singing Flame

As I attempt to finish this year’s reading challenge, I’m looking for some shorter books than my usual fare. As luck would have it, J. Michael Straczynski shared something great on his Patreon. Back in 1986, Harlan Ellison did a reading of Clark Ashton Smith’s “The City of the Singing Flame,” and let me tell …

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8 November 2023

Quote of the Day “Anyone anywhere could publish to everyone everywhere.” (Lawrence Lessig, Code) Ah, the dream of a democratized publishing platform. A place where all voices could be heard regardless of background or socioeconomic status. I’ve often said, “The greatest promise of the Internet is that it gives everyone a voice.” And I’ve also …

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2023: A Quick Half-Year Review

Heading into the second half of 2023, I thought I’d take a minute and review some of my accomplishments thus far. This is mostly for my own benefit as I continue to curate a digital commonplace book. Also, it scratches my itch to curate all the things. So here we go… Reading Writing Professional Development …

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What I’ve Been Reading

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The Battle of Access: Mississippi’s New Law and the Fight for Information Freedom

In a world where information is increasingly digital and accessible, a new law in Mississippi is causing a stir. The law, Mississippi Code 39-3-25, part of House Bill 1315, has effectively banned anyone under the age of 18 from accessing digital materials made available through public and school libraries without explicit parental or guardian permission. …

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“The Precipice” – A Call to Action for Modern Education: Embracing Existential Risk and Our Students’ Future

In the sphere of educational research, we continually aim to find ways to deepen student learning, foster student agency, and promote equity. As we delve into this task, we encounter a range of theories and viewpoints, all of which provoke thought and prompt reevaluation of our established norms. A recent encounter with Toby Ord’s book, …

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