Ryan Kopf's Blog

Before I explain why the minimum wage is stupid, I want to start with an example. General Mills - popular cereal maker of Cheerios, Wheaties, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, etc - made 4 billion in profit last year and still plans to do yet another 20% price increase on its cereals, blaming "inflation".

From the desk of Ryan KopfCEO of AnimeCon.org Hey fellow nerds. If you're anything like me, I bet you spend a lot of time on the internet. Some of it may be productive - computer programming lessons, welding lessons, Japanese language practice, videos of cool hydroponics.

TL;DR: You know that Russia and other governments try to manipulate people online.  But you almost certainly don't how just how effectively orchestrated influence networks are using social media platforms to make you - individually- angry, depressed, and hateful toward each other.

Ever wondered how technology can transform your backyard into a money-saving machine. Let me take you through my journey with a FarmBot, a little robot that's doing just that for me. With the cost of groceries skyrocketing, looking for a way to cut down on your food bill without sacrificing quality has got to be important to many people.

Did you know you can grow your own food at home. If you have enough of a yard, you can. (And sometimes even if you don't have any yard at all.)I can tell you from personal experience that it's not only easy but also incredibly rewarding.

It's no secret that I'm a nerd. Obviously I must be, since my main job is running anime conventions. I love anime, video games, manga, and all that fun nerdy stuff. So, since I am also a computer programming, that must mean I'm interested in game design, right.

Tixily has been a secret to AnimeCon.org's success for years. As an anime convention organizer for almost 15 years, I've seen the industry grow and change. Conventions have become more popular and diverse, but the work of organizing them has only become more complex.

They want you to think we are not poor. Who's "They". Powerful interests. No, I'm not talking conspiracy-theory shadow government organizations that run the world. No, I'm not talking about some specific evil rich person like Elon Musk or Rupert Murdoch or Charles Koch or George Soros.

Often I ask myself: why do anime conventions become hotbeds for unforeseen drama and challenges. These vibrant hubs for fandoms seem to attract a unique blend of issues. From internal staffing issues to filling public fountains with soap and causing a mess, I've seen it all.

As an anime fan, I have always been passionate about the community and the culture. Growing up, I found it difficult to find like-minded individuals who shared my interests. My school wasn't really filled with nerds, and most of the anime people in my school were even more socially awkward than I was.