The Merton Folio

Essays on technology, fantasy, film, music, and our world.

Featured Essay

Will AI Kill Us All?

Researchers are scared AI will cause our extinction in only a few years. Is that possible?

September 13, 2026 12 min read

August 1, 2026 12 min read

I've spent my adult life on macOS, but I've really warmed to Linux.

July 30, 2026 3 min read

Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues the run of excellent Spider-Man movies that are a bright spot in the MCU.

July 28, 2026 3 min read

I've co-founded a new tabletop gaming company called Tossing Bones.

June 30, 2026 2 min read

Supergirl is an exciting, frenetic movie with the pathos of true grit and the kinetic energy of a Mad Max movie.