Today I had a wonderful, magical, linguistic epiphany. Many people will know that there is a kind of imaginary line that goes across Europe from east to west, dividing the Northern languages from the Southern languages. The Northern languages are all very similar to each other; English, German, Norwegian, Swedish, etc. The Southern languages are… Continue reading Interpretatio Germanica
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Simple Solar Powered Air Conditioning
In this post, I will show you how I built a very simple and affordable air conditioner from scratch. This is powered completely by solar power via USB and achieves up to a 40 degree temperature difference from the outside temperature.
How I Made a Transparent Light-Up RGB/LED Hoodie!
Version 1.0 First let’s look at the finished product! It was inspired by the scene in the original Blade Runner when Decker is chasing Zora and she is basically naked but wearing a transparent hoodie or poncho. I liked the ironic way that her clothes sort of Queered the expectation of clothes as hiding what’s… Continue reading How I Made a Transparent Light-Up RGB/LED Hoodie!
Switching Automatically to Backup Power
This is a proposed solution to a complex problem. At my camp, we have several large industrial fridges as part of our kitchen. Our main power source is a large 45kva generator. This is a rental which is maintained daily by the vendor, and yet sometimes it fails. We consider the fridges to be a… Continue reading Switching Automatically to Backup Power
“Venture capital money kills more businesses than it helps.”
This is a really great and wide-ranging interview which makes a strong argument against taking venture funds. They also go really deep into detail about why, as well as discussing many current VC models and suggesting that some may be less predatory and harmful. Check it out!
Fascinating Case Study: Pay-What-You-Want Cafes
Pay-what-you-want cafes are a super fascinating case study at the intersection of many issues related to modern urbanism. Implementing this mission started with food security and grew to touch many other issues from racial sensitivity to consumer behaviors and our deep ethical dissonance around living differently than we believe we should. This story includes themes… Continue reading Fascinating Case Study: Pay-What-You-Want Cafes
2019 Gear List: Exploring Shiftpod Alternatives
Last year, I took way too much stuff. This year, I am taking far less stuff and focusing on a smaller and more efficient footprint. Home v3 has about a quarter the footprint of Home v2. It’s not just about bringing less stuff, it’s about being more effective. Aluminet stretched over a small light-proof shelter… Continue reading 2019 Gear List: Exploring Shiftpod Alternatives
Social Problems: Policy Analysis
CJ Trowbridge Professor Jeffrey Sacha SOC 301: Social Problems 2018-12-11 Social Problems: Policy Analysis Midterm Imagine a child being forced to have sex up to twenty times a night by a trusted friend or significant other. This is a very typical situation for thousands of children being sex trafficked on a daily basis throughout California.… Continue reading Social Problems: Policy Analysis
Social Justice: Final Paper
CJ Trowbridge 2018-12-04 SOC 110: Social Justice Social Justice: Final Paper I have talked to many people who feel that their vote doesn’t count. In the words of Rules For Radicals author Saul Alinsky, these people are “copping out” and refusing to participate. A self-fulfilling prophecy of nihilism is their response to troubling social conditions.… Continue reading Social Justice: Final Paper
Topic Paper: Social Justice Pedagogy
CJ Trowbridge 2018-11-06 SOC 110: Social Justice Topic Paper: Social Justice Pedagogy The concept of liberation is interesting and counter-intuitive to me, based on the name. I expected to hear about the liberation of self, but interestingly, as the author puts it, if black people could liberate themselves from racism then they would have. It… Continue reading Topic Paper: Social Justice Pedagogy