February 13, 2022 It's Super Bowl Sunday. And we're in the midst of the Winter Olympics. And the Leafs have put one of their best teams ever on the ice. But I don't care. In fact, I'm so pissed off that I can't really focus on anything. Our country has been occupied by a bunch of jackasses demanding freedom from public health measures. They've blocked the border and occupied central Ottawa with their big trucks and RVs. Our political leadership has looked absolutely pathetic and our police appear to actively support a rude minority of entitled assholes. I can't help but think of those old Rage Against the Machine lyrics: "some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses." It certainly seems that way. In the words of Coach from Letterkenny , this whole thing is "fucking embarrassing." I'm full of rage. I've become a bit like Uncle Toby from Tristram Shandy , researching siege techniques in order to fulfill my fantasy ...
We're doing our children a disservice. We're not teaching them what they really need to know. My goal is to build a curriculum that teaches knowledge workers skills that are actually helpful. I imagine a real curriculum, with some sort of recognized certification, and a community of practice. For now, I have a blog and strong opinions.