Harry Potter Uno

Software for Twelve People

When I tell somebody I have a home lab server, they look at me like I've got a biohazard situation in my basement. I don't know what they picture. Some blinking wall of machines, cables everywhere, a room you need a keycard to get into. In reality, it's two…

On giants

I stand on the shoulders of giants. We tower over our surroundings. The floor isn't even in sight. Not all giants are tall. Some bend the world to their will. Some bend to bear the weight of the world. All giants stand. The trouble with giants, is they have…

The hollowing out

Elites used to live amongst us. Even a classic robber baron still built a factory. Now they do symbolic work and live in high castles and have no idea how people actually live. A meritocracy selects for people that are mobile. It says talent should flow to…

On having hands

I climb because I have hands. Because I was born with feet on the ground and a roof overhead. Because I want to see over the hill. I climb because I have hands. Because tripping isn't falling and I crave the impact. Because maybe the void is right. I climb…