On Censorship

Someone on Quora asked: why is censorship in China a good thing. I have strong feelings about that topic, especially after reading 17 answers in defense of censorship. So this was my own answer, and I'm pretty sure I'll get skewered, but who the fuck cares. Why is Censorship in China a good thing? It … Continue reading On Censorship

On Art

My good friend K is a brilliant painter. In the company of her craft, I am awed and humbled by her skills and quite embarrassed by my boorish tastes. The thing about art is, you’re often expected if not assumed to know it already to partake in the conversation, which makes it awkward for one … Continue reading On Art

On truth, media, and why you should stop blaming or relying on Facebook for news

Oceans away, we the unenlightened masses of a repressive nation observe the US election drama with morbid curiosity and befuddlement. An egotistical, deceitful, pugnacious buffoon is crowned ‘leader’ of the ‘free world’, and somehow Facebook is to blame. Now that’s a universal problem: that which is popular is assumed and accepted to be true. Humans … Continue reading On truth, media, and why you should stop blaming or relying on Facebook for news