by John Macdonald | Aug 20, 2025 | The250
Things you can rely on: The sun will come up You’ll need food and water Gravity You and everyone will age Seasons change Time moves forward You and everyone will make mistakes Effort Skill development Things you can’t rely on: A safe job Market stability A weather... by John Macdonald | Aug 19, 2025 | AI, The250
When I receive an envelope in the USPS mail and it has the word “Important” stamped on the front, I immediately toss it in the trash without ever opening it. Because if there’s one thing you can be sure of, any letter containing a rubber-stamped “Important” is... by John Macdonald | Aug 18, 2025 | The250
Places have characteristics. They have a climate, a geography, flora, and fauna. They also have a culture, history, and demographics. They have a look, a sound, and a pace. They shape how we feel and how we act when we’re there. They have meaning. But is... by John Macdonald | Aug 17, 2025 | The250
Four tines on a fork is the most common and widely considered the best balance of function and form. Two tines don’t hold enough. Three don’t provide the same balance. More than four, and well, that’s just overkill. Four tines. Strong. Balanced. Versatile. Large... by John Macdonald | Aug 16, 2025 | The250
On a network, if you want to know if something is alive and reachable, you ping it. Ping is a computer command that sends a simple message to your intended target. A successful reply gives you some basic but useful information: I’m alive Here’s my address Here’s how...