Author Archives: planboy
May 19, 2011 – Spellbound.
Today, I RID this book by Dan Dennett, about the dangers of religion. His view is that religion is a natural phenomenon, that had an evolutionary role…but that part of our evolution is now over. An interesting take, to say … Continue reading
May 18, 2011 – Convergence Culture.
Today, I’m thinking a bit about media as I RID this book about the collision of old and new media. When I started this project, I decided to blog about it for 3 reasons: 1) It would keep me honest. … Continue reading
May 17, 2011 – Another frame.
Today, I RID this frame which held an “oh so long ago” picture of my daughter. Not a lot really to say about this frame. Just don’t have a lot of use for it anymore. But that photo? Suffice it … Continue reading
May 16, 2011 – On digitization.
Today, I RID an old backup hard drive. One of the things the RID project has made me think about is how easy it is to avoiding RIDding your “digital stuff.” Giving away one physical item per day for a … Continue reading
May 15, 2011 – CDs, the U’s.
CD Day! Today, the U’s. No surprise, almost this entire set is U2. Gives me a little pause as I think about the machinations this band has gone through. Makes me think we all should experience so many facets of … Continue reading
May 14, 2011 – On “the middle.”
Today, I RID this book about the “middle mind” — a book that purports to show why middle America is lowing in intelligence. I’m proud of my Midwestern roots — they gave me a grounding in values and substance that … Continue reading
May 13, 2011 – On great shopping experiences.
Today, I RID this book about Target’s path to success. I take inspiration from this story. The younger among my readers won’t remember the days when Target was known as a downscale retailer. By using a smart strategy centered around … Continue reading
May 12, 2011 – Atheist spirituality.
One of the most aggravating parts of being an atheist is when people try to claim that religion is the only thing that keeps us moral. It’s just not true. In fact, I know some atheists who have the highest … Continue reading
May 11, 2011 – Everything changes.
Today, I get RID of one of a GREAT series of books. The authors pose big questions, and let the community answer them. The results are then published in great books. This one is called “This will change everything,” and … Continue reading
May 10, 2011 – Interface culture.
Today, as I RID this book about how technology is changing us…I’m thinking about how much technology has changed my morning rituals. Blogging after breakfast. iPad use (checking my daily news sites) after that. I’ve never been someone who enjoys … Continue reading
What I got rid of today. 