by John Macdonald | Oct 15, 2024 | The250
You try to miss the potholes when you see them. Sometimes you don’t see them in time, or at all, and then bang! Cursing the road crew, the state, the county. You might even take this moment to sling some mud at a presidential candidate. “Oh, I hope...
by John Macdonald | Oct 14, 2024 | The250
How do you decide which one to choose? It’s partly an engineering question because you have requirements. When making your choice, you must ensure that it meets the requirements, or you’ll be disappointed. Don’t buy a chair if you need a car. On the...
by John Macdonald | Oct 13, 2024 | The250
I saw one. Then another. Then I had an idea. I’m talking about driverless taxis, of course. I’ve been in Austin this week, and Waymo’s white Jaguars with futuristic sensing pods adorning their outsides are not hard to spot. I would. I...
by John Macdonald | Oct 12, 2024 | The250
A friend once told me, “never give away your work for free.” Eh. Because what is “work” and what is “free?” If you paint your own house, that’s probably not work in the sense we’re...
by John Macdonald | Oct 11, 2024 | The250
Ship it now. Fix it later. Is this the right approach? Well, you gotta ask yourself: Can you fix it later? Is it good enough to ship now? Should you fix it later? If the answer to these questions is “yes,” then ship it now and fix it later. ...
