December 14, 2017
Several large-scale organizations have begun to align around a concept known as the “cognitive era.” Based on artificial intelligence and advanced cognitive systems, “cognitive era” technology has the ability to … Continue reading “The Cognitive Era Is Cool But I’d Like To See The Human Era First”
August 30, 2017
I received a Facebook message today from a friend. The first few lines read as follows: “Hi Dan, I’m not seeing much of the ‘real’ you around, and I’m guessing … Continue reading “My Augusta Horribilis”
February 12, 2017
“If you want to know what being Canadian is, it’s being part of the human race, allowing yourself to be vulnerable.” ~Gord Downie Of everything I have learned from Gord … Continue reading “On Being Human”
December 28, 2016
Like the rain in England and the heat in Tunisia, death is both unavoidable and inevitable. The rash of celebrity deaths in 2016 seems to have shaken the world. As … Continue reading “No Carrie Fisher, Don't Rest In Peace”
September 5, 2016
It started in Parksville, British Columbia. It was the beginning of a very hopeful and inspirational few hours. As the eldest and youngest of my three children were frolicking in … Continue reading “My Long Weekend Of Hope And Inspiration”
May 5, 2016
Can we truly be ‘happy‘ at work? Let’s harken back to the days when we were children for a moment. Do you remember the sheer joy and utter pleasure we … Continue reading “Can We Truly Be Happy At Work?”
April 15, 2015
When I was 16 years old, I experienced the tragic and untimely death of a friend. Paul was a beautiful boy, full of charm, zeal and confidence. His alluring, Italian … Continue reading “Please Don’t Let There Be Anonymity After Death”
August 25, 2014
I wouldn’t call the two incredible and courageous women in this story ‘good friends’ with me nor are we ‘best friends’, but we’re certainly not ‘bad friends’ or ‘former friends’, … Continue reading “Two Very Incredible & Courageous Women”
May 11, 2014
The family and I were ‘out and about’ on a lovely, sun drenched Mother’s Day this past weekend. Denise was celebrating her 11th Mother’s Day but if you do the … Continue reading “Hierarchy for the Sake of Hierarchy is Simply Being Gutless”
April 14, 2014
Next year, Denise and I will celebrate twenty years of marriage on July 1. That’s a score … both in terms of it becoming an awesome event (what a score!) … Continue reading “Who Am I? Who I Am.”
February 4, 2014
Can humanism replace capitalism? Can capitalism be fought back by a new sense of purpose? No. Not in my lifetime. It’s sad. Really, it is. Can humanism — the concept … Continue reading “Can Humanism Replace Capitalism?”
