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This is a presentation that I prepared for a “Tell my why it’s cool show” which is basically a show… - One reason humans are so important in AI development
As it stands, AI is a powerful tool for pattern recognition and copying. This means that it has the ability… - How to make the DesMoines Area Rapid Transit system amazing
This is a project I did way back during my years at Iowa State University. I have developed my marketing,… - How to create world class transit in auto dominated cities
American cities are notoriously spread out. Since the highway building boom of the 1950’s American cities have moved strongly away… - How to make affordable housing super expensive
A long list in no particular order. - The Most Beautiful Urban Spaces in Barcelona
The purpose of this post is to highlight some of my favorite urban spaces in Barcelona and get a better… - How to be a good racist
I just finished reading the book “White Fragility – Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism”… - New wind turbines threaten to blow petroleum up.
About three years ago we started to see wind turbines get even more wind behind their sails. Here is the… - How to Prioritize Energy Efficiency in Your New Home
We all have a limited budget. If you are fortunate enough to be able to build your own home from… - The reason we need to reframe climate action goals NOW
Humans and human institutions are master procrastinators. We know this. Everyone knows this. It is a lot easier to continue… - Three Patterns in Chicago’s Ridership Data Waiting to Be Found
Introduction I am doing this case study as a capstone project after completion of the Google Intro Data Analytics Certificate… - The most diverse country in the world is…
Part of answering this question hinges on the answers to a ton of other questions. It also may depend on… - New News, Old News, and Food for Thought.
Cool developments in Science New cancer treatment re-activates the immune system. https://news.mit.edu/2021/new-cancer-treatment-may-reawaken-immune-system-1019 Accountability watch over the Tech Giants Facebook fails… - Cut Your Carbon Emissions With 10 Awesome Affordable Renovations
Whenever we are looking to renovate our home we want to know what our return on investment will be. Financial… - The best way to screw yourself and the planet
Step 1: Chop down a tree that shades your home. Step 2: That’s it. Results: Your air conditioning bill and… - One Powerful Mandate to Improve Efficiency at No Cost
Context It should be no news that we are facing an urgent climate crisis. One of the main contributors to… - Quantifying the Value of Individual Labor within an Organization.
One of the great issues of the day is the inequalities seen within the modern corporation whereby executives are rewarded… - Off-Grid Carbon Free Life in a Mountain Cabin
This schematic design proposal didn’t meet the client’s aesthetic desires but I thought the Mountain Valley A-Frame was still worth… - Seven Simple Steps To Make Your Home Carbon Free
It is definitely possible to accomplish a net zero energy and net zero carbon home within a reasonable price range…. - Surprise! The best way to stay comfortable is insulation.
Humans are foolish creatures, in particular when it comes to how we build. You know those crazy people who wear…
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