Archive for the ‘Ideas’ Category.
08-29-2006, 11:26:23
To continue the trend of blogging about recent discussions I’ve had, I want to talk about insurance. The way I see it, insurance is gambling. If you buy insurance, you are betting that bad things will happen. Personally I would buy very little insurance (except when playing The Game of Life), but I do not think insurance, or any gambling, should be outlawed. What I am against is government mandated insurance purchasing. I see it as no different than the government forcing everyone to go to the casino and shove money into slot machines. Continue reading ‘Reverse Insurance’ »
08-17-2006, 11:14:16
Not two weeks ago I attended my fifth Otakon. I attended many events at that convention, one of which was The Old School Anime Panel. There were many problems with this panel, and there are many problems with panels at cons in general. That topic is covered in depth on my podcast, Dave and Joel’s podcast and possibly in the future on AWO. Regardless, during that panel a friend of mine decided he wanted to start trouble. He raised his hand, got up and stated that Sailor Moon is not old school. This of course, created quite a stir among the general fandom attending the panel. Continue reading ‘Definition of Old School’ »
06-27-2006, 18:26:31
Most people in the United States are barely aware of its existence, but Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motor sports. Formula One Grands Prix have the best drivers in the world with the most technologically advanced cars in the world. Michael Schumacher is second only to Tiger Woods on the list of highest paid athletes in the world. Reigning world champion Fernando Alonso is younger than I am, yet he was smothered by so many fans in his native Spain he was forced to move.
Continue reading ‘Formula 1 Rules’ »
05-16-2006, 16:10:16
In the USA we have a capitalist economy. That means people are competing to provide the best goods and services, at the best prices, for the most profit. We also live in a highly technological society. Goods and services can be provided at lower costs, higher qualities and higher quantities. If those goods or services can be offered digitally they can often be provided for free. Continue reading ‘Why isn’t there a free ____?’ »
03-02-2006, 15:33:09
I’ve been embroiled in this constantly recurring debate over whether or not PC gaming is dead or dying. This entry is not about that continuing discussion, but rather a related idea that came to me while in the shower today. No, I’m not lying. I actually thought of this in the shower. Continue reading ‘A Nothing Emulator’ »