Why These Essays?
Technology and writing have always been two of my great loves. In three essays, I bring them together with results that range from weighty to lighthearted. Regardless of the gravity, my writing explores the ways that we shape and are shaped by all things digital.
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The Future of a Non-Neutral Internet
The Internet as we know it is under attack by cable and telephone companies that want to control the flow of information. In this essay, I argue for legislation to preserve a free and innovative Internet. Read more
A Record Label from the Other Side
Ever since the MP3 married music to technology, traditional record labels have been struggling to break into the Internet market. In this review, I take a look at Magnatune, an upstart online label that is in tune with the Internet generation.Read more
Read Me (Only)
In this tongue-in-cheek essay, I compare the two players in the multitasking game: computers and people. Though neither is especially adept at the challenge, the comparison sheds light on the fundamental difference between man and machine. Read more