To Multitask or Not to Multitask…Is That Really the Question?

Google the word “multitasking” or the phrase “continual partial awareness” and you have instantly waded into the debate about whether those who […]

Posted on September 27, 2019 by jmaustin

What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been

I got my first cell phone in 1991 when I went to work for Northwest Airlines. It was about the size of […]

Posted on November 27, 2018 by jmaustin

What’s Changed…And What Hasn’t

Anyone who’s checked out my Tweets, Facebook or LinkedIn feeds knows that I was both dumbfounded and disappointed by the election results. […]

Posted on December 13, 2016 by jmaustin

Where’s My Jetpack?

And my flying car?  How about strong artificial intelligence and our home atomic pile?  Meals in a pill? Robots? And don’t even […]

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Jon Austin

“Thank you, Chief Justice Roberts”

Come January 20, 2013 I expect Barack Obama to be sworn in for his second term. After Chief Justice Roberts administers the […]

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jon Austin

“Who’s Your Daddy Now?”

I don’t know why but ever since I saw Mr. & Mrs. Smith, I’ve loved that line. Other great lines from movies: […]

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Jon Austin