Mark's Musings

We spend our time carelessly, as though it were unlimited.

I regularly get asked when traveling outside the USA for a 2-3 week long itinerary to see “America”.

Jackie and I are doing our second Camino.

Can using AI help people understand themselves better, to strengthen a healthy identity?

I have been meeting with a group of people who have been discussing the impact of AI generally, and on the human experience in particular.

Dacher Keltner has been studying the “science” of awe for more than 20 years.

An anti-pattern is a recurring response to a problem that feels intuitive or effective in the moment but produces significantly worse outcomes than doing nothing—or using a better alternative.

A post came across my feed on linkedin current chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Kirk Milhoan, MD, PhD (a pediatric cardiologist) said polio and measles vaccines should be optional.

Simplifying my stuff has remove unnecessary friction from everyday life and provided freedom to pursue what’s important to me.

Several items on my personal gear list were used by the whole family, and thus, this page was born.

The Bible speaks often about judgment, but not always in the same way.

My happy place is the world of ideas—gaining understanding, seeing connections, and exchanging discoveries with others.

Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah full statement about Charlie Kirk is well worth a watch, whether you are a detractor or a fan of Charlie.