Author Archives: awtraughber

Always Remember the Big Picture

Posted on April 15, 2015 by awtraughber

Every year I show this clip to my student. Every year I feel like they get it a little less while I get it just a little bit more. Breaks the heart but soothes the soul.

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On Hoods under Hoods, Dip Sticks, and Idiot Lights

Posted on April 14, 2015 by awtraughber

Yesterday I mentioned Matthew B. Crawford’s The World Beyond Your Head, which is a fascinating read 90 pages in. Crawford released another book a number of years ago that attracted a lot of attention, Shop Class as Soulcraft. And while … Continue reading →

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79 Theses for a Virtual Door

Posted on April 14, 2015 by awtraughber

Intelligent conversations can be hard to come by these days. Strong emotions and strong “party lines” are partly to blame. The near over-abundance of information and perspectives also makes it virtually impossible to create supposedly air-tight cases. What, then, is … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Going Your Own Way

Posted on April 11, 2015 by awtraughber

Self-reflection may not make everything better, but it can be a step in the right direction.

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Open the Box

Posted on April 10, 2015 by awtraughber

Between Community, The Flash, and Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, Tuesday night has become the best night for great television. And while The Flash has the best sense of coherency and direction, there’s something about SHIELD this season that has made … Continue reading →