Music
Tuning Out Perfection: Embracing the Flaws that Make Music Human
Pitch correction in music strips away the soul of singing. Authentic voices, like Garland's, reveal the beauty in imperfections.
Odin Halvorson
Newsletter
Odin Hails from Mid-May!
Odin's got articles on the best audiobook platform, thoughts on ActivityPub and LLMs, Taoist exploration, and more!
Spirituality
Beyond the Easy Answers
In hard times, I reflect on Chapter 20 of the Tao te Ching. In uncertain times, fluidity brings about hope.
Internet
Why You Should Switch to Firefox
Switch to Firefox for powerful extensions: support striking workers, block ads, bypass paywalls, enhance YouTube, and ensure privacy.
Call to Action
The Audiobook Platform Putting Amazon's Audible to Shame
Discover Libro.fm: The Audible Alternative Audiobook Experience that Supports Local Bookshops Globally
Newsletter
The Budding Twigs Spread Out Their Fan to Catch the Breezy Air
This week's newsletter has a lot of content awaiting you. I was busy this week with finals for my MLIS program, job interviews, and life-related-variety, but I still carved out some time to write.
Interview
Spooky-Daggers' Fallout Meme: Blazing a Trail from the Wasteland to the Web
Spooky-Daggers’ Fallout meme goes viral, sparking the delight of fans worldwide and capturing the attention of the studios behind both game and show.
TV Series
Fallout is More Than Simply Okey-dokey: It's The Millennial Reality
Fallout is a television series for the modern Millennial: stressed, exhausted, and still saying "Okey-dokey" as we try to keep a roof over our heads.
News
Evergreen State College Champions Ethical Investment and Student Activism
Pioneering change through student engagement: Evergreen College takes bold steps toward social responsibility and honors Rachel Corrie’s legacy, providing a model for good academic governance.
News
Under the Microscope - The H5N1 Outbreak's Unsettling Spread from Birds to Dairy Cattle
The 2024 H5N1 "Bird Flu" crisis is expanding. Dairy cows provide a dangerous new space for viral mutations, and the CDC director in charge of the problem isn't sleeping so well.
Privacy
Dangerous Oversight - How the House's KOSA Bill Threatens Free Speech and Privacy
The House's version of the Kids Online Safety Act remains a dangerous mess, threatening free speech and privacy under the guise of protecting minors.
Newsletter
May the Fourth be With You
Odin's newsletter, "The Halvorson Times," is back on its weekly schedule! I chat about joy and shared communities of geekdom, but also delve into the heavy subjects of our time.