Colin McMillan
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Colin McMillan
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Stumbling around the intersection of industrial defossilization and the politics of technology. Fan of physical media. Potchkerer.
How quickly we forgot A123. “Rather than see A123’s tech as a long-term strategic bet and preserving it, politicians bickered over the company and fumbled it away.” financialpost.com/commodities/...
June 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Have the feeling I’m gonna wear out this new Pulp single, but it’ll be fun while it lasts.
April 30, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Been thinking a lot about Noble's concept of present tense technology. In trying to find the original article, I stumbled across this gem: democracyjournalarchive.wordpress.com
democracy Journal Archive (1981-1983)
A resource for research & dialogue about democracy
democracyjournalarchive.wordpress.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Seeing a deluxe Ruby Vroom release pop up on my streaming service makes me wonder how the reunion shows have been.
February 21, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility: no longer core values.
February 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“Technological change intimately involves creating, sustaining, or altering user-producer interactions.” Thomas Misa, A Nation of Steel.

www.canarymedia.com/articles/gre...
SSAB quietly pulls out of $500M green steel award negotiations
The Swedish company sought to make iron using green hydrogen in Mississippi, as part of the Biden administration's $6B Industrial Demonstrations Program.
www.canarymedia.com
January 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Been Stellar’s rhythm section was especially on point last night.
Was curious how the songs would translate live. Wasn’t disappointed. Excited to see what the band does next.
January 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
My Vinyl Community feed really has an uphill battle this week.
January 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
In my top 10 innovations: the cardigan sweater.
January 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Using this as an opportunity to remind myself to chill out about the abysmal sledding hill etiquette around here.
Snow's coming! What's your favorite spot for sledding in the DMV? Let us know on this thread, and we may use your replies in an upcoming story. Bonus karma points for pix.
January 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Lying down, listening to the Detroit Mix, thinking about this story www.guitarworld.com/features/mar...
The legend of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On is that James Jamerson was so drunk he played the bass lying down
And yep, most of us can’t play those basslines standing up and completely sober
www.guitarworld.com
December 12, 2024 at 2:49 AM
What’s old is new is new is old is
December 9, 2024 at 2:23 PM
I don’t listen to much of the Dead, but this is the show that got me listening in the first place.
December 6, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Refreshingly honest
December 4, 2024 at 2:41 AM
I need recommendations for new Saturday morning (ET) #jazz radio programming (w/ DJs). WBGO was my go-to until changes a few years back.
It all started long before that with WEMU’s Sunday morning shows.
November 30, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Yes it was unrealistic to think I’d make it to the Blood Incantation show tonight. And I’m still sad.
November 23, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Even more excited for my copy of More and More and More to arrive after listening to this podcast. Really just of fan of beefs about how we discuss energy transitions. www.decouple.media/p/the-energy...
The Energy Transition Will Not Happen
A historiographer of energy pierces a shared misconception
www.decouple.media
November 22, 2024 at 2:41 PM
This is my struggle
November 20, 2024 at 5:54 PM