Paul, commenting on your posts is hard in the sense that I can find very little even to quibble about. Basically, I just agree.
In terms of writing (aside from the fact that I generate, or at least edit, technical content as part of my job) I do write something almost every day. It's my way of thinking through issues, and although it's intended for no one but myself I put a lot of effort into achieving clarity. Sometimes it's in the form of online commentary (like this), or reviews of the many books I read (including Escape from the Future), or journaling.
Sadly, I have no illusions about making any kind of splash. Regardless of quality, almost everyone's efforts meet with sublime indifference, the few exceptions being those tapped by the wokerati generally because they're perceived to be promoting a certain world view. I'm at peace with that reality. I have contributed in an exceedingly small way to maintenance of our civilization by being productive and informed and in trying to think critically before making choices (e.g., in voting). In the long term, people who do that should have nothing to regret.
Although you may not feel especially proud of your Vietnam experience, I thank you for making that sacrifice.
Paul, commenting on your posts is hard in the sense that I can find very little even to quibble about. Basically, I just agree.
In terms of writing (aside from the fact that I generate, or at least edit, technical content as part of my job) I do write something almost every day. It's my way of thinking through issues, and although it's intended for no one but myself I put a lot of effort into achieving clarity. Sometimes it's in the form of online commentary (like this), or reviews of the many books I read (including Escape from the Future), or journaling.
Sadly, I have no illusions about making any kind of splash. Regardless of quality, almost everyone's efforts meet with sublime indifference, the few exceptions being those tapped by the wokerati generally because they're perceived to be promoting a certain world view. I'm at peace with that reality. I have contributed in an exceedingly small way to maintenance of our civilization by being productive and informed and in trying to think critically before making choices (e.g., in voting). In the long term, people who do that should have nothing to regret.
Although you may not feel especially proud of your Vietnam experience, I thank you for making that sacrifice.