Leaning in on the messy parts

Leaning in on the messy parts

Have you ever felt a little dismayed, confused or troubled by the fact you don’t seem to fit into a tidy box?  That’s me, mostly, most of the time.  Just when I think I’ve got it figured, something comes prancing across the scene and I am entranced. ...
From Bitcoin to Beef: A Journey of Discovery

From Bitcoin to Beef: A Journey of Discovery

This story begins at the Y.O. Ranch, an antiquated cowboy hotel about two hours west of Austin, in Kerrville, Texas. I was there to attend the inaugural Beef Initiative conference, an event I discovered only a few weeks prior. There I was, reclining on a worn leather...
A Cowboy History of the Internet

A Cowboy History of the Internet

Preamble: Feeding Forward In today’s world, the essence of the internet, data encryption, and even the decline of consumer access to local food producers can all be traced back to a singular historical moment: World War II. It was during this pivotal time that...