The New Age hoax that won’t die: Carlos Castañeda’s long deadly legacy.
There's still much to say about the toxic cult leader whose fraudulent writings still maintain a large following today.
The Outer Garden
25 years on, we’ve forgotten 9/11, or at least what it could teach us.
Don't tell me to "never forget" unless you're really willing to try to understand the meaning of 9/11.
I think the AI bubble is about to burst, and here’s why.
The AI industry is like Dracula, sucking blood from our society. You'll never guess who's coming with the stake.
Another concept illustration for “Faraway Star” has come out!
Another illustration by my talented concept artist depicts one of the pivotal scenes in the book.
“The Odyssey” and “Backrooms”: Reclaiming cinema in 2026.
Two fascinating current films have left me with some optimism about where cinema of the 2020s may be headed.
Historic Photo: Dubai Creek in 1964, compared to today.
The mainstay of this waterway used to be pearls. Now it's oil, and high finance.
Midsummer Eve: A brief hiatus for this blog.
In the immortal words of Huey Lewis, all I need is a couple days off.