Monster of Despair
A poem by Shawn Olson on keeping life in perspective in rough times.
Hive - Chapter 1 - The Hangover
Sometimes you just don't know what you're getting into...
Education in the Digital Age
Essay on education in the modern digital age.
The loving neighborhood – For Residents Only
Communites want to stop teenage crime, but continue to take away legitimate outlets for youthful activities.
Barry Childs-Helton
Pictures of a Minstrel-at-Arms
A short profile of Barry Childs-Helton from a fan.
Reviewing the Slate
Review of Steven Pinker's book The Blank Slate and the common notion that we are all born without predispositions.
The Cringe Phenomenon
Interview with Cringe that appeared in Now It's Dark Magazine.
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.
