Catching Up on Odin
A brief update, and the result of a new interview of yours-truly!
Distant Worlds 2: A 4X King Not Quite Ready for the Throne
A 4X game that could be the best there's ever been... if the designers would pivot their attention toward actually making things fun.
Get DVDs Shipped to Your Door: Help Save the Last Great Video Store
Remember the magic of video stores? You can still rent movies—and have them shipped to your door. Help a local store keep that magic alive!
The Real Gains from AI: Why Employees, Not Corporations, are Reaping the Benefits
Corporations don't know where the gains from apparent use of AI by employees are going--but I do, and I support it.
A Baby on the Way
Navigating the Emotional Tightrope When You’ve Hurt Someone
Navigate emotional complexities with self-compassion and clear communication, turning hurt into healing and deeper connections.
How to Start Your Personal Knowledge Management Adventure
Unlock your potential with Personal Knowledge Management: Organize, retain, and leverage your knowledge effectively.
All Your Calendars, One App
Why Morgen's integration capabilities could change how you manage your time
A Most August Month
It's been a wild August in Odin-land, so here's a (mostly) writing and life-focused update.
Reference Librarians and AI Tools: Exploring Groq for Reference Requests
AI is coming in like a wave, and librarians should be right there at the crest.
The Pandemic Isn't Over, So Why Are We Acting Like It Is?
Covid-19 isn’t over. New variants evade vaccines. Wastewater tracking shows surges. Stay vigilant, get vaccinated, wear masks.
Happy Vibes
All good vibe stories and signs of hope for the days ahead.
From Explicit to Tacit: The Evolution of Knowledge Management in Organization
Knowledge is awareness, understanding, or skill from experience or education, while information is facts or details; knowledge is knowing, and information is what you can (or can't) know.
The Freedom to Think: Why Open-Ended PKM Systems Matter
Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) tools should empower, not restrict. Embrace flexibility and avoid prescriptive systems that stifle individuality and creativity.
A Wild July
July has been a totally wild time, personally and in the world. Let's peel things back a bit, shall we?