Science writer J.R. Minkel recently asked journalists “how you handle the pressures of the job and what motivates you to get up in the morning.” Below is my response, originally posted in my outtakes catchment. Though I try to keep this blog separate from my work, I’m making an exception here, because the answer touches on issues that are deeply important to me. Continue reading

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Just to strut my peacock for a moment, Bruce Sterling — cyberpunk pioneer turned futurist turned viridian green turned design wonk turned every which way, and a minor personal hero to boot — gave me a shout out yesterday. A little old shout implying that he sees me as the sort of journalist from whom one expects wild and crazy technosciencethings. Which is kinda like the Pope saying you’re a stoutly devout Catholic. So, woohoo! I is truly be flattered.