Sociology

Reflections and Infections

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jul 10, 2018 | Last Updated Jul 10, 2018

An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.

wisdom, philosopher, leaders, tyrants

But Words Will Never Hurt Me

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 6, 2018 | Last Updated Aug 12, 2021

Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.

entitlement, negativity, trolls

Education in the Digital Age

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 27, 2017 | Last Updated Feb 16, 2017

Essay on education in the modern digital age.

education, society

This Art is Alive

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 24, 2013 | Last Updated Apr 24, 2013

Poem about the nature of human interactions. We all want to impose ourselves, visions and beliefs onto others. But it is always a give-and-take adventure.

communication, interaction, human, relations, relationship, paradigm, control

Desktops are not extinct

Posted by Shawn Olson on Mar 8, 2012 | Last Updated Mar 8, 2012

Editorial discussing the notion that the time of the desktop is over. I argue that the advent of smart phones, tablets and mobile devices do not preclude the value of the desktop.

computer, productivity, mobile device, ipad

Forum Etiquette in the 21st Century

Posted by Shawn Olson on Feb 2, 2011 | Last Updated Jan 6, 2018

A short discussion on using online forums. Why I concluded that participation in forums should be limited.

forums, online forums, social media, necroposting, flame wars, noobs, fanboy

Information Overload

An Over-Abundance of Information in the Information Age

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 4, 2010 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

An essay on the trends on the Internet that cause an explosion of information that is often antithetical to the ideals of democracy and progress. This essay cautions parents, teachers and community leaders to be wary of every emerging media outlet.

internet, society, media, information, data, knowledge