Remote Swap
- How is daily life changing as we develop new ownership models? What came before?
- What are the consequences of the monetization of community?
- How does this compare to the everyday communism of the gift economy?
- How are some people decommodifying their lives as others monetize every interaction?
What Guglielmo Marconi’s Ruin Reveals About the Laws We Take for Granted (and the Ones We Still Fight Over)
Discover how the hidden legal and structural transformations of World War I quietly shaped the baseline of modern American life. Using the dramatic history of Guglielmo Marconi’s wireless network as a historical mirror, this essay explores the origins of the everyday infrastructure we now take for granted—from standardized time zones and the mass income tax to the lives of digital nomads—alongside the highly controversial modern legacies of wartime surveillance, border search exceptions, and critical infrastructure control.
Blinded by the Vibes: The Dangerous Disconnect Between TikTok Myths and Immigration Law
Most people believe Canada is pro-immigration while the U.S. is anti-immigration, but an objective look at the data shows that structural reality dominates political intent. Discover why navigating the world’s most complex bureaucratic systems requires absolute legal literacy—not romanticized media narratives, viral TikTok advice, or emotional intuition.
Don’t win the lottery: How a big win is a massive tax bill for Americans abroad
Ten years ago, when I was working for a tiny nonprofit on a shoestring budget, I’d hear people grumbling about US tax reporting obligations and roll my eyes. I figured anyone complaining was earning more than the FEIE amount ($132,900 per person in 2026) or doing...
The Rule-Follower’s Guide to Failing at Immigration: When life hacking doesn’t work
I moved to Toronto and Lisbon thinking the world was a board game I could win by simply learning the rules. I wanted flexibility, adventure, and a ‘fresh start’—but I didn’t account for the soul-crushing friction of being a perpetual applicant. From Kafkaesque tax audits in Canada to the chaotic residency systems in Portugal, this is why the ‘optimized’ expat life is often a trap of high-level anxiety, and why the easiest move you can make is the one where you stay put.
The randoseru: why Japanese kids have $1,000 backpacks
Japan is famous for its group of elementary school students walking to school on their own, all dressed in distinctive school clothes with distinctive backpacks. For some reason, people love to mention that these bags cost the equivalent of around a thousand dollars....
Immigration history: the Underground Railroad
School kids in the US all learn about the underground railroad. The other day, I came across a reference to people fleeing to Canada on the underground railroad and wondered what I really knew about it. Plenty of the things I learned about history (and science!) were...
Cori Carl
In early 2008, I embarked on what became an entire year of traveling through CouchSurfing. That was my first step into the world of the sharing economy.
I work as a communications consultant for mission driven organizations and serve as director of The Caregiver Space.
I have an MA in Corporate Communication from Baruch College at the City University in New York and a BA in Media and Cultural Studies from Eugene Lang College at the New School University.
My masters thesis investigated the correlation between computational thinking skills and career success in non-STEM fields. My undergraduate thesis drew connections between early social networking sites and the way the postal network shaped society.
I’m a lifelong history nerd who spent much of my childhood in archives and museums with my dad, founder of the InfoAge Science & History Center.
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Learn everything you need to know to move to Canada, from someone who’s actually done it. You don’t need an attorney or an immigration consultant — or a job offer.
My guide outlines all of the legal pathways for moving to Canada, from temporary permits to citizenship. I provide step-by-step instructions in plain English for the most common method of becoming a permanent resident: the Express Entry skilled worker program.
This guide also provides information on the settlement process, from getting your things across the border to finding a job in Canada.
I found this guide to be VERY helpful in clarifying some questions I had regarding the process. I tried to consult with an immigration firm but it was way too expensive and the person I was talking to prior to consult was confusing.
Can’t wait to join my Canadian husband shortly and now I feel confident that what we are doing is the right direction. The book is easy to read, easy to understand and points are listed out clearly and concisely. Anyone looking to move to Canada, worth the investment.
This book is very well written, chock full of useful information and tips. The writing style is crisp and engaging. I enjoyed reading about the author’s personal experiences with immigrating to Canada, as well as the loads of information she provided on how the process worked. Somehow she took a potentially boring and tedious subject and made it interesting. Did I still have a few questions after reading this book? Of course! But thats because each person has a unique set of needs and personal history and reasons for moving. I believe this book will provide most of the basic information you will need to start the progress of moving to Canada. It is very thorough and well organized. I feel pretty confident that I understand all that will be involved in applying for a permanent residency after having read this book. Plus I enjoyed reading the background material about Canada.
Are you one of the many dual citizens, US green card holders, or Americans living in Canada? You know you need to file taxes in both countries, but this obligation can seem overwhelming.
Other tax guides are sales pitches for accounting firms disguised as a book. Don’t get scared into hiring help you don’t need.
This book provides you with the information you need to file your taxes on your own.
Whether you’re living in Canada temporarily, settled in as an expat, or never planning on returning to the US — this guide to taxes for Americans in the True North covers it all.
Very concise, easy to read. Flipping through this book is easier than searching for HOURS on the internet, sifting for relevant information. The author also directs you to authoritative material on the various subjects so that you don’t have to take her on her word.
Don’t be afraid! Read this first! Excellent overview of U.S./ Canadian taxes and treaty to help with planning – and compliance.
