In today’s story on Medium, I share thoughts on fair access to music and other media in the digital era.
https://medium.com/counterarts/you-own-nothing-02249a685bb6?sk=58a8ef7fa42ef40a9e606a108b806856
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Slithering the Screen in Snake.io
Today on Medium I write about Snake.io, an arcade game I’m weirdly good at.
My Musical Pittsburgh Childhood
[Image: Pittsburgh skyline photo by Bobak Ha’Eri, August 2004, CC BY-SA 2.5. Inset photo of Pax playing piano in their childhood home by Ziggy, November 2009.]
Following last week’s death of celebrated Pittsburgh musician Joe Negri, aka “Handyman Negri” on Mister Rogers Neighborhood, I reminisce about meeting him, and other musical activities from my childhood.
The Guardian’s 100 Best Novels List
Today on Medium, I share personal highlights and insights on The Guardian’s recent list of the 100 best novels of all time.
Is AI Turning Everyone into a Writer?
[Image: Picketer in the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. Photo by David James Henry, CC BY-SA 4.0.]
In today’s story on Medium, I explain my opposition to using generative AI.
Byrne-ing Down the House at Coachella
[Image: David Byrne and company perform at Coachella 2018. Photo CC BY 2.0, Raph_PH.]
Today on Medium, I write about David Byrne’s set last night at the Coachella festival, and my love for Talking Heads.
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Unhelpful Advice for the Seriously Depressed
[Image: Over a dark mottled background, a white chalk stick figure lifts a large globe on their shoulders.]
In today’s post on Medium, I share some thoughts for Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Breaking Up With Disney
[Image: Disney+ logo over an icon of a red broken heart, on a black background.]
In today’s post on Medium, I discuss why I canceled my Disney+ subscription in 2024.
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Redefining Work
In today’s story on Medium, I question the links between working, making money, and earning a living.
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Be Like Biles, Not Like Lyles
In today’s story on Medium, I discuss the decision of U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles to compete while infected with COVID-19.
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