Kenneth Gourlay is a student, activist, and technologist. He considers himself to be a pragmatic idealist, imagining what the world could be and finding reasonable steps in that direction. Having formerly been incarcerated, his life experience informs a unique perspective and a particular determination to see the world a better, interconnected, more loving place.
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Whiskey Table
Earlier this year I decided that I needed a whiskey table in my living room. I had previously assumed that what I needed was a coffee table, but Jason Hibbs from Bourbon Moth Woodworking made it clear with his design that a whiskey table is…
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Why I Vote
The folks over at Voting Access for All Coalition have just launched a new video series titled “Why I Vote.” The goal is to motivate folks to participate in democratic elections and undestand the value of using their vote as their voice. I have always…
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Copaganda
I have mentioned this author privately in the past, having been thoroughly impressed with his work on surfacing propaganda in favor of police and corrections expansion. Alec Karakatsanis continues to impress, with a recent article about police body cameras. I highly recommend subscribing to Alec’s…
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I am In the Fediverse!
I have been playing around with Mastodon for a while and am starting to appreciate the Fediverse more and more. I was just recently informed about a WordPress plugin that implements ActivityPub, opening a number of additional distribution channels for my blog! I’ve always liked…
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Talking About Sex: A Special Case?
People seem most comfortable discussing sex with their peers and close friends, but even then they do not necessarily communicate freely and honestly. A recent study explored when talking about sex is more difficult.
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Finishing a Powerboat
Constructing the hull of my powerboat was hard enough. In fact, it made me a little nervous at the end. Consequently, I didn’t finish the hull in an orderly way. As it turns out, this is not ideal. But I was eager to get fiberglass…