Michael T. Starks

Category: Society

  • Better or Worse? (Part 3)

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    We’ve considered the top three categories in “Part 2”. Next, we look at opportunities for humans to do meaningful work. This category is not easy to evaluate. According to a Harvard Business Review article, 9 Out of 10 People Are Willing to Earn Less Money to Do More-Meaningful Work. Gallup polls provide a way to…

  • Better or Worse? (Part 2)

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    To answer question #1 from “Part 1”, I’m ranking the categories identified. Here’s my initial attempt. Okay, It’s time to do some research! Regarding equal access, we have some good data. Because it’s nuanced, I’m providing links with further details. Poverty is a good proxy for measuring access to good air, water, food, and shelter.…

  • Better or Worse? (Part 1)

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    Since this is a big topic, I plan to write several posts about it. In case you’re wondering why I’m calling this post “Part 1”. People talk about the “good old days”, and I’m reminded of a Billy Joel song called Keeping the Faith. “… You know the good ole days weren’t always goodAnd tomorrow…

  • Scaling Organizations

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    Bigger organizations are not always better. Making more money is a goal of most businesses. This usually means hiring more employees and acquiring other companies. Unrestrained growth seems to be the goal. However, there are several issues with unrestrained growth. I also want different organizations to do a better job getting along together, but that’s…

  • Poetry

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    I stumbled across this article about 20 Classic Poems Every Man Should Read. I’m guessing that women may also want to read some of these! At any rate, I took the time to read them, and here are my favorites. Enjoy!

  • Wealth and Poverty

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    While I’m thinking about it, here is another collection of videos from Robert Reich. Because I haven’t made it through all of these yet, I want an easy way to find and watch them. Enjoy! Class Sessions Part I — The problem Class 1: What’s happened to wealth and income in America over the last 40 years, and should…

  • Economic Myths

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    Robert Reich has put together a series of videos debunking economic myths. Today, I finished watching this series. So I’ve decided to include all of the links here. Enjoy! Myth #1: Economics has nothing to do with politics, morality, or power. BUNK!  Myth #2: Government obstructs the free market. BUNK! Myth #3: The rich deserve…

  • Deathbots

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    Today, I found myself reading an article in The Atlantic called No One Is Ready For Digital Immortality. Several companies have emerged that allow you to train an AI chatbot from emails and texts of a loved one who has died. Is this a good idea? Let’s see. What is it that we love about…

  • Drifting

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    I often feel engaged when I have a creative project that I’m actively working on. I feel like I’m doing something important, even if it will only impact a few people. When I am not actively working on a creative project, I feel like I’m on a boat in the ocean, drifting up and down…

  • Location Matters

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    The ideas we have are shaped, in part, by our environment. When I’m at Starbucks, the sights, sounds, and smells are different than at home. Sometimes, I get interesting ideas while taking a walk or showering. When I become aware of specific world events, my mind is in a slightly different space than when I…