A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
Educational Drop-Outs
Observations on high school drop-outs and society.
The root of educational failure
The reason public education suffers is because the primary participants (students and parents), do not share a love for learning.
Shawn Olson
Shawn Michael Olson is a technical artists and photojournalist in Central Ohio. He owns Wall Worm, Webonizer and the Artistic Network.
My failed faith
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
Information Overload
An Over-Abundance of Information in the Information Age
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.
The Paradox of Cultural Relativism
An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.
Undivided in a Divided Scene
Photos of Undivided at Newport plus interview.