It takes stamina to live this simply. We are conserving ourselves. For what, we don’t know. But we cherish the ordinary.
Lifestyle
New Media, Old Thumbs
Using our thumbs this way, are we evolving our body parts in a new direction? What would Darwin say? My thumb hurts.
Our Intimacy Problem
Two parallel tracks, growth in sex-tech and growth in loneliness. Is there a connection? My intuition is that we have an intimacy problem.
Helen & Her Friends
Helen and her friends, our smart appliances, are stylish digital servants on their way to becoming more like our pets.
Nowhere Pam
My household is streaming chaos and I’m Nowhere Pam chasing my tail, wondering what condition my condition is in.
Another 30 Years?
It’s going to take some mental hocus-pocus to get me to 98. I was already married for 32 years and the new guy wants to add another 30.
Pimp My Ride
Imagine going to get groceries in the Batmobile. New cars are digital assistants on wheels, they recognize you and come when you call them.