— Crust-less PB&J Should Not Be Patented — I think that the patent system is “broken” in the sense it no longer provides incentive for innovation in science and the arts. The peer review process that Beth Noveck proposes based on the large scale collaboration of experts is... Read more
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Building tools, containers, and cloudy things, with a penchant for Python and parsnips. -- about me
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— Running a Nation: Only a Click Away — Open source as a means of communication is a very powerful tool, and is transitioning into the world of politics. Howard Dean, a presidential candidate for the 2004 election, was the first to directly connect his campaign to the internet... Read more
— Knowledge in the Palm of Your Hand — Brewster Kahle’s proposition to make all human knowledge available online might be a lofty goal, but as he points out, it is fiscally possible. I think the most interesting implications of this possibility have to do with the way in... Read more
— Good quote, thanks cuz :) — “One day you’re going to wake up and realize how much you truly love her and when that day comes, she’ll be waking up next to the guy who already knew…” Read more