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Social Media Categories, How They Destroy Our Perspective

Social Media Categories, How They Destroy Our Perspective

by Byron Seastrunk | Jan 30, 2026 | General, New, Technology

On a daily basis, I’m bombarded with cookie requests, demands for my profile, questions about my preferences, and pleas for my email address, all in the noble name of “improving my online experience.” I don’t know about you, but I deeply resent this. What it really...
Why Do I Trust Math And Data Over Emotions And Feelings?

Why Do I Trust Math And Data Over Emotions And Feelings?

by Byron Seastrunk | Dec 15, 2025 | Engineer, Married to an Engineer, New, Technology

I feel comfortable relating this, having retired several years ago, and everyone involved has since moved on to other positions, but this remains one of the more frustrating episodes of my entire career. Not the most technically difficult. Not the most complex. Just...
You Were Hacked But All I Get Is One Year Of Credit Monitoring?

You Were Hacked But All I Get Is One Year Of Credit Monitoring?

by Byron Seastrunk | Nov 26, 2025 | General, New, Technology

Two weeks into the month, and I’ve already been notified by two different companies that they were hacked and my data was compromised—including my Social Security number. They apologized (oh, bless their hearts) and offered me one whole year of free credit...
How To Fix A Rubbermaid Water Trough And Other Plastic Items

How To Fix A Rubbermaid Water Trough And Other Plastic Items

by Byron Seastrunk | Oct 30, 2025 | Engineer, General, New, Technology

I have a collection of eight 100-gallon Rubbermaid water troughs. It’s not that I have that many horses,  it’s just that these are really good watering troughs with one major flaw. The trough has two inside corners that recess the drain plug, and those corners are...
A Modern Birdfeeder Project In Four Stages

A Modern Birdfeeder Project In Four Stages

by Byron Seastrunk | Aug 11, 2025 | Engineer, General, New, Technology

  Alpha, beta, proof of concept, production-ready—you’ve heard those terms thrown around in project development, but let’s be honest… most people treat them like corporate buzzword soup. Lucky for you, my current project is the perfect example, with just enough...
Lies, Truths and AI, How Can We Determine What’s Real?

Lies, Truths and AI, How Can We Determine What’s Real?

by Byron Seastrunk | Jun 21, 2025 | Engineer, General, New, Politics, Technology, Uncategorized

Before I make a major purchase, I usually spend a lot of time studying reviews. It’s frustrating that you can’t trust them anymore. It’s become a real struggle to figure out which reviews are genuine and which are complete fabrications. Even when you...
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