Paul Jacobson

Tag: myths

  • Being a parent gives you superpowers

    Being a parent gives you superpowers

    You know how we tell our kids that we have superpowers like being able to see them doing crazy stuff through walls? Well, sometimes those aren’t myths.

  • The tooth fairy versus the scientific method

    The tooth fairy versus the scientific method

    Our daughter is about to lose a tooth and she is really hoping that a tooth fairy will arrive at the appointed time. The question is whether we should maintain the illusion of a tooth fairy (or mouse)?

  • Geek feminism and sexuality myths

    Interesting post about a fascinating issue titled “The Dark Side of Geek Feminism“: Has feminism really reached a point where we create demons when none are present? Have we reached a point where the mere idea of sexiness, of owning one’s own sexuality, is threatening? Or is this just a case of NIMBY-ism for the…