In the field of human-computer interaction (yes, people actually study it; and no, it doesn’t involve talking robots) there’s a fair amount of talk about something called “excise.” Literally speaking, excise is a type of tax, apparently inspired by Holland. In the realm of computer interaction design, excise is basically the extra work you have [...]
Break a Leg
For anyone who happens to be planning a leisure trip in the next few months, I have a piece of advice. As soon as you arrive in Boston or Bosnia or Bermuda or your location of choice, find a large hill (preferably with a view of the ocean), pack a bottle of water, and walk [...]