The Logistics of Friction: an Engineer’s Systems-based Guide on How to Return Something Awkward
I was standing in the middle of my kitchen last Tuesday, staring at a massive,…
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The Social Exit Strategy: a Systems-based Guide on How to End a Conversation Politely Without Breaking the Workflow
I was standing in the middle of a crowded networking mixer last year, clutching a…
The Social Safety Protocol: Applying Engineering Logic to How to Stay Safe When Meeting Someone New
I remember sitting in a crowded, dimly lit coffee shop last year, watching a friend…
Audit Your Digital Workflow: a Systems-based Guide on How to Review What an App Can Access
I was elbow-deep in a mid-project breakdown last Tuesday, trying to recalibrate my 3D printer,…
Stop Treating Your Digital Life Like a Failing System: an Engineer’s Guide on How to Back Up Your Data Before a Phone Dies
I remember the exact moment my first smartphone hit the “critical failure” stage. I was…
Stop Wasting Your Social Bandwidth: an Engineer’s Systems-based Guide on How to Choose the Right Online Community
Most people approach digital networking like they’re browsing a cluttered discount aisle—they just grab whatever’s…
The Digital Perimeter: a Systems-based Guide on How to Protect Your Privacy in a Chat Room
Most people treat digital security like a cluttered kitchen junk drawer—they just throw a handful…
The Social Engineering Audit: a Systems-based Guide on How to Spot a Fake Profile
Most people treat digital security like a cluttered kitchen junk drawer—they just toss in a…
The Social Safety Protocol: an Engineer’s Systems-based Guide on How to Stay Safe When Meeting Someone New
I remember sitting in a crowded cafe last month, watching a friend nervously check her…
Stop Treating Security Like a Mess: the Engineer’s Systems-based Guide on How to Choose a Strong Passphrase You Can Remember
I remember sitting at my workbench last Tuesday, staring at a pile of 3D-printed organizers…