The cowboy myth endures as a symbol of independence and connection to the land, evolving through storytelling, festivals, and gatherings. While traditionally representing rugged individualism, modern narratives expand this myth to include diverse voices like women, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ individuals. These stories challenge, reinterpret, and enrich the cowboy’s cultural relevance in today’s complex world.
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Five Years at Google
I meant to write a first-year reflection, but it zoomed by. Then year two, three, and four. Now at the end of year-five, I need to make sure I note something before time escapes me again. I began working at Google January 4th, 2016, in what became Google Cloud. I arrived in silicon valley on a rainy…
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A Few Predictions for Life in 2021
Rising tensions in fairness, labour, privilege, and the nature of work are on my mind a lot lately. Many suffer greatly while still a few have had their best year yet.
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Ideas Create People
An idea spinning in mind lately, “Great people don’t crate ideas, ideas create people”
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A Few Predictions for Life in 2020
Asymmetric information availability, its propagation, and transient value remain the focusing lens burning the ants in my brain.