Get smarter: Go down the Pascal’s Triangle rabbit hole Josh Shear 11/05/2015 It’s been called the Staircase to Mount Meru and the Khayyam Triangle, but many people know it as Pascal’s Triangle. It’s an infinite triangle of… Continue Reading
Stand up for each other, eh? Josh Shear 10/15/2015 Sometimes it’s hard to root for people. We lie, steal, cheat and, when possible, we take take take take take. But remember, we’re people, and… Continue Reading
Can we avoid death? Josh Shear 08/13/2015 “nanoimmortality” by kemmikore, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 What would you do with an extra 10 years on your life? An extra 100? An extra… Continue Reading
Ass scratches and belly rubs: Remembering the simple things Josh Shear 07/30/2015 Scratch your ass, rub your belly and have a great day! Continue Reading
Mind dump: Charleston church shooting Josh Shear 06/19/2015 The Daily Show “They’re already using the nuanced language of lack of effort,” Jon Stewart said on a night when he had no jokes for… Continue Reading
Are you your cause? Art, and life, for your own sake Josh Shear 05/21/2015 He died seeking the cause, seeking A cause. He was already dead, he never really lived — uptown, downtown, crosstown — his body was found… Continue Reading
Rambling thoughts on innovation Josh Shear 01/29/2015 “If I left you alone in the woods with a hatchet,” comedian Joe Rogan asks, “how long before you could send me an email?” What,… Continue Reading
On entitlement and your right to work hard Josh Shear 01/15/2015 [via] We were walking around downtown not long ago, talking with some friends about a new “work” culture. The sort that was really spearheaded by… Continue Reading
What does 2015 look like? Josh Shear 12/31/2014 If you, like most of us, flip the calendar tonight, you’re probably also doing two things: reviewing your year and thinking about some resolutions for… Continue Reading
On Christmas, thoughts on religion and political correctness Josh Shear 12/25/2014 Hey, if you’re celebrating today, happy Christmas. I’m not celebrating. As a Jew, I’ve been not celebrating Christmas for 38 years now. It’s not that… Continue Reading