If we’re building a social space online, what are we solving for — and how can identity or anonymity be used in support of that?
Sharing Public Data: Fire Incidents, San Francisco 2004-2015
I submitted an open data request so you don’t have to. Here’s the building fire data for San Francisco from January 2004 to April 2015.
On the Black Box of the Brain
In looking at old science, I’m often amused or amazed by the crazy things we believed about the world, and specifically by our lack of insight into connections, relationships, and systems. Then, I read about modern brain science, and I have a lot more sympathy for former us.
Show Journalists the Money — Nieman Lab
In media companies, the editorial staff shouldn’t be kept in the dark about finances
Who Cares About Magazine Beach?
As a plan to renew a historic 15-acre public park in Cambridge takes shape, whose voices are guiding the direction of the project?
On Super Bowl Sunday
In defense of athletics, togetherness, and guacamole… but not so much the football.
The Putah Creek Legacy — Climate Confidential
In Central California, a 25-year restoration river restoration project is changing the way communities, lawyers, and scientists think about managing the state’s water.
On Boundaries, Part III: The Serial
The serial. It’s so hot right now.
Video: Grassroots & Climate Change
I moderated a panel about grassroots efforts to address climate change. Bird lovers, moms, and more.
