One simple word: ugh. Is something still considered a conspiracy if it's played out right under our noses?

Call me a nerd if you like, but I do find it hard to leave home without my laptop and a good book.

I remind myself that the universe is 15 billion years old, and I'm only 46 years old, so my perspective is sort of limited and fear-based and skewed.

I'm offended by the is-ought fallacy, which has been used to justify slavery, women not being allowed to vote, children working in factories.

I love that vinyl is actually growing in popularity, and that there are so many great record stores.

I've been friends with madonna for ever. In fact she was at my 3rd solo performance in 1990, and there were only 10 people in the audience.

When you look at the consequences of climate change, at rainforest deforestation, at antibiotic resistance, these are not necessarily political issues, but rather issues that have the ability to threaten our species.